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quotients

quotients is the plural of quotient.

quotients is the third-person singular simple present indicative of quotient.

Meaning of quotient

Noun

quotient (plural quotients)

  1. The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another.
    • Dividing 12 by 4 yields a quotient of 3.
  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.
  5. A mathematical structure formed by identifying elements within a larger one.

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Phrases with quotients

Questions about quotients

What is quotients the plural of?
Quotients is the plural of quotient.

Words near quotients in the dictionary

  1. quotient space
  2. quotient spaces
  3. quotiented
  4. quotienting
  5. quotientive
  6. quotients
  7. quotiety
  8. quoting
  9. quotingly
  10. quotings
  11. quotities

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