# hundredth

/ˈhəndɹədθ/ (US) · /hˈʌndɹədθ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hundredth
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

one of one hundred equal parts of something. You use it to talk about a very small fraction, like 1/100.

For teachers: one of one hundred equal parts of a whole. Often used in the context of decimal fractions or ordinal positions.

## Examples

- The runner finished in one hundredth of a second.
- The athlete's time was recorded to the nearest hundredth of a second to ensure a fair result.
- While the difference in performance was only a fraction of a second, the official timer measured it to the nearest hundredth to determine the winner.

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