quotient

Plural: quotients

Noun

• The result obtained by dividing one number by another.
• the ratio of two quantities to be divided
• the number obtained by division
• The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.
• By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
• A quotum or quota.
• The number of runs scored per wicket lost when batting, divided by the number of runs conceded per wicket taken when bowling — used as a league table tiebreaker in some first-class tournaments.

Examples

• Dividing 12 by 4 yields a quotient of 3.
• Her high score was the QUOTIENT of strategic tile placement and lucky draws.

Related Words

+ +... =, + =, =, Or sometimes, log(base) =, quotientive, quotiety, successor, × =, × ×... =, ÷ =, − =, √ =