decile
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decile
- [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] UK
- [ˈdiːsaɪɫ] UK
- /ˈdɛs.əl/ US
- /ˈdɛsˌaɪl/ US
Rhymes with (US) -ɛsəl
Where it comes from
From Latin decilis, equivalent to dec- + -ile.
noun deciles
- Any of the values in a series that divides the distribution of individuals in that series into ten groups of equal frequency. Although few people scored high marks, everyone did quite well—the lowest decile was over 50%.
- Any one of the ten subsets or groups so divided. Our school is in the top decile for exam results.
- An aspect or position of two planets when they are distant from each other a tenth part of the zodiac.
Translations
Talk about this word "decile." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/decile. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. decile. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/decile "decile." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/decile.Cite this
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title = {decile},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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