free throw percentage

noun

A statistic computed by dividing a player or team's made free throws by the total number of free throws he or it attempted.

Meanings

nounfree throw percentage (plural free throw percentages)

plural free throw percentages

  1. ball gamesA statistic computed by dividing a player or team's made free throws by the total number of free throws he or it attempted.
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