basis point

noun

: one hundredth of one percent (as in the yield of an investment)

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The benchmark 10-year note has climbed nearly 18 basis points in that time. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 2 July 2026 And while those few basis points may not look like a big difference on paper, the interest earnings over time will. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Overall, analysts are projecting a 70 basis point year-over-year gross margin expansion for the softlines sector. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Last week, the agency cut its projection for South Africa’s GDP growth by 20 basis points for both 2026 and 2027. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for basis point

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First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of basis point was in 1962

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“Basis point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/basis%20point. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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