quotient

[ kwoh-shuhnt ]

noun

, Mathematics.

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

quotient

/ ˈkwəʊʃənt /

noun

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

quotient

/ kwō′shənt /

1. 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 .

Word History and Origins

Origin of quotient¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of quotient¹

C15: from Latin quotiens how often

Example Sentences

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

Yet with the nearly six months of combined actors’ and writers’ strikes, there were scant promotional activities last year, depriving actors of opportunities to build their fashion following and glamour quotient.

From Los Angeles Times

To help travelers maximize their brumal break periods, Priceline has released a list of places that are likely to prove popular over the coming months based on a number of factors, including their affordability quotient.

From Seattle Times