The word "percentage" refers to a number or ratio presented as a part out of 100. It shows how much of something exists, or how much of a whole is represented by a specific quantity. Full definition
So women may need less starch in terms of grams, but more starch in terms of percentage of calories, than men. (perfecthealthdiet.com)
Giving up a few dollars or a couple of percentage points in gains to get back into position isn't a big deal, it's a smart way to play. (dailytradealert.com)
A very high high percentage of books that are sold are never read. (hubpages.com)