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The correct spelling is deciles.

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noun

Say it like: Des-ile-s

The correct spelling is deciles. Any of the values in a series that divides the distribution of individuals in that series into ten groups of equal frequency. For example: "Although few people scored high marks, everyone did quite well—the lowest decile was over 50%."

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Although few people scored high marks, everyone did quite well—the lowest decile was over 50%.

Our school is in the top decile for exam results.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of the values in a series that divides the distribution of individuals in that series into ten groups of equal frequency.
  2. 2.Any one of the ten subsets or groups so divided.
  3. 3.An aspect or position of two planets when they are distant from each other a tenth part of the zodiac.

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