| Pronunciation: | | 'kwowshunt
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- [n] the number obtained by division
- [n] the ratio of two quantities to be divided
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QUOTIENT is a 8 letter word that starts with Q. |
| | See Also: | | number, proportion, proportionality, ratio |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Quo"tient\, n. [F., fr. L. quoties how often, how many
times, fr. quot how many. See {Quota}.]
1. (Arith.) 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. (Higher Alg.) The result of any process inverse to
multiplication. See the Note under {Multiplication}.
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| Computing Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | The number obtained by dividing one number (the "numerator") by another (the "denominator"). If both numbers are rational then the result will also be rational. |
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