quotient
/ˈkwoʊʃənt/ noun C2- The number (either a fraction or an integer) resulting from the division of one number by another. · Dividing 12 by 4 yields a quotient of 3.
- By analogy, the result of any process that is the inverse of multiplication as defined for any mathematical entities other than numbers.
- The number of runs scored per wicket lost when batting, divided by the number of runs conceded per wicket taken when bowling — used as a league table tiebreaker in some first-class tournaments.
- A mathematical structure formed by identifying elements within a larger one.
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