Meaning of the word quotient in English
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quotient
US /ˈkwoʊ.ʃənt/
UK /ˈkwoʊ.ʃənt/
Noun
1.
a result obtained by dividing one quantity by another
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The quotient of 10 divided by 2 is 5.
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In the equation 15 ÷ 3 = 5, 5 is the quotient.
2.
a degree or amount of a specified quality or characteristic
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He has a high emotional quotient, making him very empathetic.
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The intelligence quotient (IQ) is a measure of a person's cognitive abilities.
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