Definitions

1. noun

One of four equal parts of something; a period of 15 minutes on a clock face.

“The clock struck a quarter to five, meaning it was 4:45.”

2. noun

A coin worth one-fourth of a dollar in the United States.

“I found a quarter on the ground and used it to buy a candy bar.”

3. noun

One of four equal divisions of a city or town, typically with a police station or other administrative centre.

“The police station is located in the downtown quarter.”

4. noun

A period of time, especially a year, that is one-fourth of a period of four years.

“The project will be completed in a quarter of a year.”

5. verb

To divide into four equal parts.

“The company will quarter its profits this year.”

6. adverb

At one-fourth of the required time, especially before the middle of the day.

“The bus will be quarter to five, so we need to leave now.”

7. noun

The lowest level of a hierarchy in some organizations.

“He is a quarter in the company, but has been working hard to climb the ranks.”