precent
[ pri-sent ]
verb (used with object)
to lead as a precentor in singing.
verb (used without object)
to act as a precentor.
Origin of precent
1First recorded in 1725–35; back formation from precentor
Words Nearby precent
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How to use precent in a sentence
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.
Beyond crystal balls: How to make good forecasts | Avery Elizabeth Hurt | March 11, 2021 | Science News For StudentsFactor 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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