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quotient

[kwoh-shuhnt]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Mathematics.

the result of division; the number of times one quantity is contained in another.

quotient

/ ˈkwəʊʃənt /

noun

1. the result of the division of one number or quantity by another
2. the integral part of the result of division
a ratio of two numbers or quantities to be divided

quotient

The number that results when one number is divided by another. If 6 is divided by 3, the quotient can be represented as 2, or as 6 ÷ 3, or as the fraction 6/3.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quotient¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English quociens, quocient, from Latin quotiēns “how many times”

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Word History and Origins

Origin of quotient¹

C15: from Latin quotiens how often

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As a global brand with a perceived "cool quotient", owning a Tesla will be a status symbol for the young, aspirational Indian population.

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People with self-reported low intelligence quotients describe struggling with self-esteem issues and romantic hardships.

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The British automaker, known for two-seat convertibles with a high coolness quotient, serves this vehicle up with scissor doors and rear haunches that convey power.

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Reddit threads help introverts banter like the pros or suggest ways one can boost a conversation’s banter quotient.

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So, you can rest assured that the cheese quotient of this dip is . . . high.

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