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quotient

/ˈkwɒt.ɪənt/ noun · British & US
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What does quotient mean?

noun

The result of a division operation, or a part of something that remains after a part has been removed. A number obtained by dividing one quantity by another.

Example

"The quotient of 12 divided by 3 is 4."

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