quotient

• Nom désignant le résultat de la division d'une grandeur par une autre, ou le rapport entre deux quantités soumises à une division.

A noun referring to the result obtained by dividing one quantity by another, or the ratio of two quantities to be divided.

1. Result of divisionB2formal

   The number obtained by dividing one quantity by another.

   quotient (résultat d'une division)

   • The quotient of 10 divided by 2 is 5.
   • In the equation 20 ÷ 4 = 5, the quotient is 5.
   • The teacher asked the students to calculate the quotient.

   Synonymesproportionratio

2. Ratio or degreeB2formal

   A measure or degree of a particular quality or characteristic, often expressed as a ratio.

   quotient

   • Her intelligence quotient is exceptionally high.
   • The quotient of success depends on effort and opportunity.
   • The emotional quotient is important for leadership.

   Synonymesamountdegreeindexlevelmeasureproportionratio