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Hundredths Meaning in English

word · lemma: hundredth

ˈhəndɹədθs
HUN-drudths
hˈʌndɹədθs
HUN-drudths

Definition

Hundredths are portions that are one part out of one hundred, often used when talking about decimals, like 0.01 or percentages.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly appears in math contexts: decimals, fractions, and percentages. Written as 1/100 or in decimal form (0.01). Often confused with 'hundredth' (singular for one part); 'hundredths' is plural and refers to multiple such parts.

Example Sentences

One dollar has one hundred hundredths of a cent.

basic

The number 0.23 has twenty-three hundredths.

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Decimals can show hundredths easily.

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The scale can measure down to hundredths of a gram.

natural

Please round your answer to the nearest hundredths place.

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Small differences in the hundredths can change your score.

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