quotient

Meaning

1. The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.
2. By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
3. (obsolete, rare) A quotum or quota.
4. The number of runs scored per wicket lost when batting, divided by the number of runs conceded per wicket taken when bowling — used as a league table tiebreaker in some first-class tournaments.

Synonyms

ratio

fraction

coefficient

relationship

Q

proportion

factor

footing

lot

outcome

quota

rate

regard

relation

remainder

respect

share

terms

tranche

specific value

rating of exchange

affair

course of exchange ratio

affaire

allotment

association

computation

decimal

Translations

quotient

Quotient

quoziente

cociente

quotiënt

πηλίκο

quociente

quocient

cota

bölüm

frazione

rapport

quotum

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkwəʊʃənt/

Etymology

From Latin quotiēns, from quotiēs.