Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quotient
noun
/ˈkwōSHənt/
Definition
The result of dividing one number by another.
Examples
- The quotient of 20 and 5 is 4.
- When you divide 15 by 3, the quotient is 5.
- In algebra, calculating the quotient can help simplify expressions.
Meaning
In mathematics, a quotient is the answer obtained when one quantity is divided by another. It typically refers to the division of two numbers, where the first number is called the dividend and the second number is the divisor.
Synonyms
- result
- answer
- ratio
