QUOTIENTS

Noun

quotients

plural of quotient

Source: Wiktionary

QUOTIENT

Quo"tient, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. quoties how often, how many times, fr. quot how many. See Quota.]

1. (Arith.)

Definition: The number resulting from the division of one number by another, and showing how often a less number is contained in a greater; thus, the quotient of twelve divided by four is three.

2. (Higher Alg.)

Definition: The result of any process inverse to multiplication. See the Note under Multiplication.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition