Quintile
noun
One of five equal groups into which a set of things can be divided.
The population was divided into quintiles based on income.
Often appears as...
- income quintile
- population quintile
noun
In astrology, an aspect formed by dividing the circle of the zodiac into five.
The aspects of sextile, square, trine, opposition and quintile are the major Ptolemaic aspects.
Often appears as...
- ptolemaic quintile
- zodiac quintile
Usage tips
Technical
noun
One of five equal groups into which a set of things can be divided.
The population was divided into quintiles based on income.
Often appears as...
- income quintile
- population quintile
noun
In astrology, an aspect formed by dividing the circle of the zodiac into five.
The aspects of sextile, square, trine, opposition and quintile are the major Ptolemaic aspects.
Often appears as...
- ptolemaic quintile
- zodiac quintile
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Statistical Usage
Quintile is most frequently used in statistics, research, and reports to analyze data distribution.
The study showed that the highest quintile consumed 47% of the total resources.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Use quintile to discuss social issues related to income, education, health, or wealth disparities.
Medical access varied widely among different income quintiles.
Pro Tip 3/3Quantitative Comparisons
Quintile allows for comparisons between groups, such as high and low earners in a population.
Homeownership rates increase steadily from the lowest to the highest quintile.
Pro Tip 1/3Statistical Usage
Quintile is most frequently used in statistics, research, and reports to analyze data distribution.
The study showed that the highest quintile consumed 47% of the total resources.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Use quintile to discuss social issues related to income, education, health, or wealth disparities.
Medical access varied widely among different income quintiles.
Pro Tip 3/3Quantitative Comparisons
Quintile allows for comparisons between groups, such as high and low earners in a population.
Homeownership rates increase steadily from the lowest to the highest quintile.
Pro Tip 1/3Statistical Usage
Quintile is most frequently used in statistics, research, and reports to analyze data distribution.
The study showed that the highest quintile consumed 47% of the total resources.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
Use quintile to discuss social issues related to income, education, health, or wealth disparities.
Medical access varied widely among different income quintiles.
Pro Tip 3/3Quantitative Comparisons
Quintile allows for comparisons between groups, such as high and low earners in a population.
Homeownership rates increase steadily from the lowest to the highest quintile.
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