Centiles

/ˈsɛn.taɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of centile; multiple statistical divisions or ranking positions within a distribution of 100 parts.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'centile,' formed by adding '-s.' Commonly used in medical, educational, and statistical contexts.

Kelly Says

Growth charts for babies show different centile curves, so a 50th centile baby is average height and a 10th centile baby is shorter than 90% of peers—but both can be perfectly healthy, which is why tracking the curve over time matters more than the number itself!

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