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Definition of Quotient

1. Noun. The ratio of two quantities to be divided.

Definition of Quotient

1. n. The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three.

Definition of Quotient

1. Noun. (context: arithmetic) The number resulting from the division of one number by another. ¹

2. Noun. (context: mathematics) By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers. ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete rare) A quotum or quota. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quotient

1. the number resulting from the division of one number by another [n -S]

Medical Definition of Quotient

1. 1. The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three. 2. The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication. Origin: F, fr. L. Quoties how often, how many times, fr. Quot how many. See Quota. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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