Percentage: The portion out of 100.

Example: “The pie chart shows that 40% of the total budget is allocated to healthcare.”

Proportion: The part or share of the whole.

Example: “The proportion of renewable energy sources has increased significantly.”

Share: The part of the total that one segment represents.

Example: “The share of the total market held by Company A is 25%.”

Segment: A distinct part of the pie chart.

Example: “The segment representing education funding is the second largest.”

Majority: More than half of the total.

Example: “The majority of respondents preferred online shopping over in-store options.”

Minority: Less than half of the total.

Example: “A minority of the population lives in rural areas.”

A third: One out of three equal parts.

Example: “The pie chart indicates that a third of the population is under 18 years old.”

A quarter: One out of four equal parts.

Example: “The quarter of the budget allocated to technology is shown in the chart.”

Two-thirds: Two out of three equal parts.

Example: “Two-thirds of the total expenditure is spent on healthcare.”

One-half: Half of the total.

Example: “One-half of the company’s revenue comes from international sales.”

The largest portion: The biggest segment of the pie chart.

Example: “The pie chart shows that the largest portion of the budget goes to defense.”