Word
quotient
Phoneticsquo·tient, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkwoʊʃənt/
UK/kwˈəʊʃənt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the result you get when you divide one number by another. It is the answer to a division problem.
n. the result of a division of one number or expression by another. In modern usage, it often refers to the integer part of the result, while the remainder is the fractional part.
Examples
“The quotient of twelve divided by three is four.”
“When you divide the total profit by the number of shareholders, you get the quotient that determines each person's share.”
“The algorithm calculates the quotient by performing a series of subtractions and shifts, effectively breaking down the division into smaller, more manageable operations.”
Examples
simple
“The quotient of twelve divided by three is four.”
contextual
“When you divide the total profit by the number of shareholders, you get the quotient that determines each person's share.”
complex
“The algorithm calculates the quotient by performing a series of subtractions and shifts, effectively breaking down the division into smaller, more manageable operations.”
Real-World Examples
“This is from the same person who has said children born today (including his own) will "never be more intelligent than AI, from a 'raw IQ'" (intelligence quotient) perspective.” “In my new listener mode, IQ stands for “irritation quotient”, and it’s largely to do with the way the presenters communicate.” Etymology
From Latin quotiēns, from quotiēs.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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