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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As part of that program, respondents can track the jerkiness quotient in birds. 
John Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, cultural intelligence (also known as cultural quotient, or CQ) refers to our ability to relate to others from different backgrounds. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Focus on increasing your leaders’ EQ (emotional quotient, or emotional intelligence) to better manage employee burnout. Kristen Wessel, Forbes, 29 June 2022 To measure our energy levels, Pierre Casse proposed the concept of the vitality quotient (VQ). Iryna Manukovska, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The contributions of lighting designer Natasha Katz and costume designer Paul Tazewell ratchet up the evening’s quotient of showbiz pizazz. Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 While emotional quotients help regulate self-awareness and empathy, the social quotient can determine a person’s ability to work across different cultures. Kara Dennison, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The look draws on Scandinavian themes with its light wood tones, pastel hues, natural light, another region of the world renowned for its love of the outdoors, affinity for coffee, and high happiness quotient. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Not so with Suitsupply's Havana suit, which is interwoven with wool and silk to prevent skin irritation while upping its luxury quotient. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 16 May 2022 See More
John Kelly, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2022 Meanwhile, cultural intelligence (also known as cultural quotient, or CQ) refers to our ability to relate to others from different backgrounds. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 July 2022 Focus on increasing your leaders’ EQ (emotional quotient, or emotional intelligence) to better manage employee burnout. Kristen Wessel, Forbes, 29 June 2022 To measure our energy levels, Pierre Casse proposed the concept of the vitality quotient (VQ). Iryna Manukovska, Forbes, 15 June 2022 The contributions of lighting designer Natasha Katz and costume designer Paul Tazewell ratchet up the evening’s quotient of showbiz pizazz. Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022 While emotional quotients help regulate self-awareness and empathy, the social quotient can determine a person’s ability to work across different cultures. Kara Dennison, Forbes, 17 June 2022 The look draws on Scandinavian themes with its light wood tones, pastel hues, natural light, another region of the world renowned for its love of the outdoors, affinity for coffee, and high happiness quotient. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Not so with Suitsupply's Havana suit, which is interwoven with wool and silk to prevent skin irritation while upping its luxury quotient. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 16 May 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
quotient
noun
quo·tient ˈkwō-shənt
: the number obtained by dividing one number by another
Dividing 10 by 5 gives a quotient of 2.
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