Decil

Decil is not a term with a widely recognized definition in standard English reference works. In general discourse, decil may be encountered as a misspelling or variant of other terms, or as a proper noun in some languages. Because it lacks a settled meaning, articles on decil typically note its ambiguity and point readers toward more established terms that resemble it.

Most often, confusion arises with decile and deciliter. A decile is each of ten equal groups obtained by dividing a data set into ten parts; the term is used in statistics to describe distribution percentiles. In contrast, deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter.

As a proper noun, decil may appear as a surname or a place name in some regions. In such cases, capitalization differentiates it from the common noun.

Related terms include decile, decimal, and deci- as a numeric prefix. If you are seeking information about a specific person, place, or usage named Decil, providing context or a regional spelling can help locate the correct entry.