Main Entry: quo·tient

Pronunciation: \ˈkwō-shənt\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English quocient, modification of Latin quotiens how many times, from quot how many

Date: 15th century

1 : the number resulting from the division of one number by another
2 : the numerical ratio usually multiplied by 100 between a test score and a standard value
3 : quota, share
4 : the magnitude of a specified characteristic or quality <the celebrity's likability quotient is high>