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

Sadly, the power paradox is alive and well with some leaders moving up without the necessary EQ (emotional intelligence) or DQ Decency quotient) skills needed. —Joyce E. A. Russell, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

Related Articles With the seven-time World Champion Hamilton heading to join the Ferrari team next season, the Mercedes team could be looking to ramp up its style quotient and social media reach. —Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024

Equally important in your recovery quotient is building a personal support network consisting of coaches, peer groups, therapists, or mentors because no one at the top wins alone. —Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025

The star quotient is also high in the Un Certain Regard sidebar where Johansson’s Sony Pictures Classics title Eleanor the Great could bring Chiwetel Ejiofor and June Squibb along for the ride. —Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025

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