Definitions

1. noun

The result of a division, especially the number of whole items in a set that can be obtained by dividing a given number by another number.

“The quotient of 12 divided by 4 is 3.”

2. noun

A part or share of something, especially a share of the profits or a part of a company or organization.

“The quotient of the company’s profits went to the investors.”

3. noun

A result or an outcome, especially of a process or an event.

“The quotient of the experiment was a significant discovery.”