quotient

noun

quo·​tient ˈkwō-shənt 

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

Examples of quotient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The British automaker, known for two-seat convertibles with a high coolness quotient, serves this vehicle up with scissor doors and rear haunches that convey power. —James Brooks and Jamey Keaten, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024

Yes, the rom-com quotient is satisfied with strong-jawed football player love interest, but really, this is a movie about sisterhood and surfing and ordering really nice breakfasts from hotel room service with a man’s money. —Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024

Some cooks increase the Southern quotient by using classic sweet tea in place of water in a wet brine. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024

If the all-star rosters were composed of the 12 players in each conference who had the highest winning quotient — a term recently coined by Timberwolves coach Chris Finch — Conley would be a lock. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024

The company is working with artists to use Frisbees as canvas to increase the collectability quotient. —Ronald D. White, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2023

This ups your pleasure quotient because the narrow and labyrinthine streets will likely be free of the usual throngs. —Jeanine Barone, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

The ice cream is much richer, thanks to extra butterfat, and it’s topped with toasted brown rice, amping up the texture quotient. —Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 16 Feb. 2024

Fortunately for air travelers, cramped legroom and sleepless flights are so last year. 2024 is chock full of new airline cabin launches featuring innovative seat designs that will significantly up the comfort quotient on long-haul flights. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing quotient

• quotient group
• respiratory quotient
• intelligence quotient
• quotient ring
• emotional quotient

Kids Definition

quotient

noun

quo·​tient ˈkwō-shənt 

: the number resulting from the division of one number by another

dividing 10 by 5 gives a quotient of 2

Etymology

Middle English quocient, an altered form of Latin quotiens "how many times?"

Medical Definition

quotient

noun

quo·​tient ˈkwō-shənt 

: the numerical ratio usually multiplied by 100 between a test score and a measurement on which that score might be expected largely to depend