quotient

The number obtained by dividing one quantity by another. In 45 ÷ 3 = 15, 15 is the quotient.

In mathematics, the result of the process of division; the number of times one quantity or number is contained in another. See division, 2.

In geometry, if b and c are any two sects, there is always one and only one sect a such that c = ab: this sect a is designated by the notation , and is called the quotient of c by b.

The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater.

The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.

The number resulting from the division of one number by another.

By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.

A quotum or quota.

the ratio of two quantities to be divided

the number obtained by division