percentage point

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A unit of measure equal to one hundredth of a total, used especially to describe changes in rates or percentages : A "percentage point" is an absolute unit of measurement for differences between percentages. It represents 1% of the whole, but it is distinct from a percent change. It is the arithmetic difference between two percentages. Usage The term "percentage point" is used...