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

For the record, Dugan agreed with her students about Romeo’s cringe quotient. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2026

Following a shocking upset and a day of panic, there was ultimately no need to calculate any run quotient. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026

That’s because his electability quotient is low, given his past scandals and combative style. —Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

In addition, there was the greenlighting of Brett Ratner’s Rush Hour sequel coming off his directing work on the Amazon MGM Studios’ Melania documentary), there’s also a quotient that believes that there’s no way Paramount-Warner Bros is bound to become conservative ala Angel Studios. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026

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

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