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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
quotient
    n 1: the ratio of two quantities to be divided
    2: the number obtained by division

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Quotient \Quo"tient\ (kw[=o]"shent), n. [F., fr. L. quoties how
   often, how many times, fr. quot how many. See Quota.]
   [1913 Webster]
   1. (Arith.) 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.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. (Higher Alg.) The result of any process inverse to
      multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.
      [1913 Webster]

3. The Jargon File (version 4.4.7, 29 Dec 2003)
quotient
 n.

    See coefficient of X.


4. The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (30 December 2018)
quotient

   The number obtained by dividing one number (the "numerator")
   by another (the "denominator").  If both numbers are
   rational then the result will also be rational.


5. The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906)
QUOTIENT, n.  A number showing how many times a sum of money belonging
to one person is contained in the pocket of another -- usually about
as many times as it can be got there.


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