quotient
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈkwoʊʃənt// UK //kwˈəʊʃənt// quo·tient
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.
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.
From Latin quotiēns, from quotiēs.