quotient

noun

quo·​tient ˈkwō-shənt 

1

: the number resulting from the division of one number by another

2

: the numerical ratio usually multiplied by 100 between a test score and a standard value

3

: quota, share

4

: the magnitude of a specified characteristic or quality

the celebrity's likability quotient is high

Examples of quotient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For the operation, add two numbers in the usual way and then divide by 6, ignoring the quotient but retaining the remainder. —Leila Sloman, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2024

Vance's favorable rating, which has been low, and Walz' affability quotient, which has been high, aren't likely to move the needle in the contest that is essentially tied. —Susan Page, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024

An employer match raises the quotient to 15%, or about $12,000 a year. —Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024

The brand tried to up its fashion quotient over the years, but never fully broke with its image as a pant for dads. —Evan Clark, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English quocient, modification of Latin quotiens how many times, from quot how many

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing quotient

• emotional quotient
• intelligence quotient
• quotient group
• quotient ring
• respiratory quotient

Kids Definition

quotient

noun

quo·​tient ˈkwō-shənt 

: the number resulting from the division of one number by another

dividing 10 by 5 gives a quotient of 2

Etymology

Middle English quocient, an altered form of Latin quotiens "how many times?"

Medical Definition

quotient

noun

quo·​tient ˈkwō-shənt 

: the numerical ratio usually multiplied by 100 between a test score and a measurement on which that score might be expected largely to depend