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qt

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Definition of qt

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 quantity
2 quart

q.t.

noun, often capitalized Q&T
\ ˌkyü-ˈtē How to pronounce q.t. (audio) \

Definition of q.t. (Entry 2 of 2)

: quiet —usually used in the phrase on the q.t.

First Known Use of qt

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of qt was in 1884

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qt.

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Kids Definition of qt.

quart

qt

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Medical Definition of qt

quart

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