Meaning & use
quotient
The result of dividing one number or expression by another.
See it in a sentence
The quotient of 36 divided by 9 is 4.
Use multiplication to check that the quotient is correct.
A note on using this word
When reporting whole-number division with a remainder, give both: 17 divided by 5 has quotient 3 and remainder 2.
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