Definition of Quotient

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Quotient

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.

The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.

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Quotient Translations

quotient in French is cassure, quotient
quotient in German is Quotient
quotient in Italian is quoziente, frattura
quotient in Spanish is cociente, quebradura
quotient in Swedish is kvot

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