Quotient
noun
The result you get when you divide one number by another number.
If you divide 10 by 2, the quotient is 5.
Often appears as...
- quotient of two numbers
- dividend and quotient
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Academic
noun
A specific level or amount of something.
Her emotional quotient is higher than normal, meaning she is very sensitive.
Often appears as...
- emotional quotient
- intelligence quotient
noun
A measure of a specific quality or attribute.
Her intelligence quotient test showed she has above-average IQ.
Often appears as...
- intelligence quotient
- emotional quotient
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Academic
noun
The result of division in mathematics where the dividend is divided by the divisor.
In the fraction 8/2, 8 is the dividend and 2 is the divisor, and 4 is the quotient.
Often appears as...
- quotient in mathematics
- dividend and quotient
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The result you get when you divide one number by another number.
If you divide 10 by 2, the quotient is 5.
Often appears as...
- quotient of two numbers
- dividend and quotient
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A specific level or amount of something.
Her emotional quotient is higher than normal, meaning she is very sensitive.
Often appears as...
- emotional quotient
- intelligence quotient
noun
A measure of a specific quality or attribute.
Her intelligence quotient test showed she has above-average IQ.
Often appears as...
- intelligence quotient
- emotional quotient
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The result of division in mathematics where the dividend is divided by the divisor.
In the fraction 8/2, 8 is the dividend and 2 is the divisor, and 4 is the quotient.
Often appears as...
- quotient in mathematics
- dividend and quotient
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Mathematical Context
Remember 'quotient' in division problems, especially when discussing the result of division.
Calculate the quotient when 15 is divided by 3.
Pro Tip 2/2Division Keyword
Use 'quotient' as a keyword to signify division in word problems and math discussions.
Find the quotient of the total cost divided by the number of people.
Pro Tip 1/2Mathematical Context
Remember 'quotient' in division problems, especially when discussing the result of division.
Calculate the quotient when 15 is divided by 3.
Pro Tip 2/2Division Keyword
Use 'quotient' as a keyword to signify division in word problems and math discussions.
Find the quotient of the total cost divided by the number of people.
Pro Tip 1/2Mathematical Context
Remember 'quotient' in division problems, especially when discussing the result of division.
Calculate the quotient when 15 is divided by 3.
Pro Tip 2/2Division Keyword
Use 'quotient' as a keyword to signify division in word problems and math discussions.
Find the quotient of the total cost divided by the number of people.
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Why elephants never...
All of this shows that elephant memory goes beyond responses to stimuli. Looking inside their heads, we can see why. The elephant boasts the largest brain of any land mammal, as well as an impressive encephalization quotient. This is the size of the brain relative to what we'd expect
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I think quotient what power let me see is if I could be able to bring different cuts and have a go on each other I'm talking about lions and leopards have a fight don't hurt each other or don't kill each other and then have leopards
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3 ways to measure your...
and our adaptability quotient, or AQ, is something that can be measured, tested and improved. AQ isn't just useful for start-up founders, however. I think it's increasingly important for all of us. Because the world is speeding up.
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Why elephants never...
All of this shows that elephant memory goes beyond responses to stimuli. Looking inside their heads, we can see why. The elephant boasts the largest brain of any land mammal, as well as an impressive encephalization quotient. This is the size of the brain relative to what we'd expect
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 174 PIPE...
I think quotient what power let me see is if I could be able to bring different cuts and have a go on each other I'm talking about lions and leopards have a fight don't hurt each other or don't kill each other and then have leopards
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3 ways to measure your...
and our adaptability quotient, or AQ, is something that can be measured, tested and improved. AQ isn't just useful for start-up founders, however. I think it's increasingly important for all of us. Because the world is speeding up.
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Joshua Ferris
American Author
I don't write directly on to the computer because I don't think well facing forward with fingers on a keyboard. I think better looking down holding a pen. And the concentration quotient of pen and paper is higher than when I'm moving words around on screen.
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Michael Heizer
American Artist
I think size is the most unused quotient in the sculptor's repertoire because it requires lots of commitment and time. To me it's the best tool. With size you get space and atmosphere: atmosphere becomes volume. You stand in the shape, in the zone.
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Shibani Dandekar
Indian Musician
As far as the sexy quotient goes, I think it's not just the physical attributes or money, but talent, a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor that matters. The last quality is especially important to me.
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Jacqueline Fernandez
Actress
Actresses are usually either the love interest or the glam quotient in a movie, but I play a strong character in 'Dishoom' who is at par with the guys, thanks to director Rohit Dhawan and his out-of-the-box thinking.
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Indra Nooyi
Indian Businesswoman
When you assume negative intent, you're angry. If you take away that anger and assume positive intent, you will be amazed. Your emotional quotient goes up because you are no longer almost random in your response.
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Barry Diller
American Businessman
What's happened to broadcasting is that broadcasting really used to be... it used to have a very clear public service quotient. And it's more or less now. And it's been lost.
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Alice Waters
American Chef
Everything tastes better with butter. Meat that has fat in it is tender in a certain way, flavorful in a certain way. It's hard to deny the flavor quotient there.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
Kamasutra shaped my career in every possible way. It enhanced the whole sexism quotient that I had come with. It made me famous and infamous.
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Arjun Rampal
Indian Actor
I do want my films to have the required entertainment quotient, but I'd prefer doing films where you don't have to leave your brains behind.
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Vikrant Massey
Indian Actor
I think what I look for in a script, it's the relatability quotient that matters the most.
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Joshua Ferris
American Author
I don't write directly on to the computer because I don't think well facing forward with fingers on a keyboard. I think better looking down holding a pen. And the concentration quotient of pen and paper is higher than when I'm moving words around on screen.
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Michael Heizer
American Artist
I think size is the most unused quotient in the sculptor's repertoire because it requires lots of commitment and time. To me it's the best tool. With size you get space and atmosphere: atmosphere becomes volume. You stand in the shape, in the zone.
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Shibani Dandekar
Indian Musician
As far as the sexy quotient goes, I think it's not just the physical attributes or money, but talent, a great personality coupled with a good sense of humor that matters. The last quality is especially important to me.
Quote examples
Jacqueline Fernandez
Actress
Actresses are usually either the love interest or the glam quotient in a movie, but I play a strong character in 'Dishoom' who is at par with the guys, thanks to director Rohit Dhawan and his out-of-the-box thinking.
Quote examples
Indra Nooyi
Indian Businesswoman
When you assume negative intent, you're angry. If you take away that anger and assume positive intent, you will be amazed. Your emotional quotient goes up because you are no longer almost random in your response.
Quote examples
Barry Diller
American Businessman
What's happened to broadcasting is that broadcasting really used to be... it used to have a very clear public service quotient. And it's more or less now. And it's been lost.
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Alice Waters
American Chef
Everything tastes better with butter. Meat that has fat in it is tender in a certain way, flavorful in a certain way. It's hard to deny the flavor quotient there.
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Pooja Bedi
Indian Actress
Kamasutra shaped my career in every possible way. It enhanced the whole sexism quotient that I had come with. It made me famous and infamous.
Quote examples
Arjun Rampal
Indian Actor
I do want my films to have the required entertainment quotient, but I'd prefer doing films where you don't have to leave your brains behind.
Quote examples
Vikrant Massey
Indian Actor
I think what I look for in a script, it's the relatability quotient that matters the most.
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