'Quotient' definitions:

Definition of 'quotient'

(from WordNet)
noun
The ratio of two quantities to be divided
noun
The number obtained by division

Definition of 'Quotient'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]