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precent

[ pri-sent ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to lead as a precentor in singing.


verb (used without object)

  1. to act as a precentor.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of precent1

First recorded in 1725–35; back formation from precentor
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Example Sentences

If we say something was only 10 precent likely to happen and it happens 30 percent of the time, we probably need to make some changes to our approach.

Factor those dividends in, and our loss still runs about 27 precent—more than six times the decline of the S&P 500.

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