# quotient

/ˈkwoʊʃənt/ (US) · /kwˈəʊʃənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quotient
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the result you get when you divide one number by another. It is the answer to a division problem.

For teachers: 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.

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