One-third (Noun)
Meaning
One of three equal parts of a divisible whole; "it contains approximately a third of the minimum daily requirement".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The store is offering one-third off all summer clothing during the sale.
- One-third of the land was reserved for public parks and recreational areas.
- A one-third majority vote is required to pass any major legislation.
- The recipe calls for one-third cup of sugar, one-third cup of flour, and the remaining cup of milk.
- Vitamin D supplements typically contain one-third of the minimum daily recommended intake per serving.