noun a monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a dollar or other unit of currency
In mathematics, 'cent' can be used to represent a hundredth part of a unit or a percentage.
Historically, 'cent' has been used to describe various units of currency in different countries and time periods.
The term 'cent' is commonly used in finance to refer to a monetary unit equal to one hundredth of a dollar.
In numismatics, 'cent' is used to describe a coin worth one cent or equivalent in a different currency.
In the field of writing, 'cent' may refer to a specific unit of currency or to a percentage point in a royalty agreement.
Psychologists may use the term 'cent' when discussing sensory perception or cognitive processes related to the perception of stimuli.
Financial analysts may use 'cent' to refer to a unit of currency or when discussing small changes in stock prices or financial data.
Musicians may use 'cent' to refer to a unit of measurement for musical intervals or tuning systems.
Mathematicians may use 'cent' to refer to a unit of measurement in logarithmic scales or when discussing percentages and fractions.