01 n. The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the q…
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The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three.(Arith.)
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The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.(Higher Alg.) See: Multiplication