quarter

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: quarterspast: quarteredpp: quartereding: quarteringcomp: nullsup: null

The word carries a strong sense of precision and division. When used mathematically or financially, it implies a strict, orderly partitioning of resources or time, creating a predictable structure for reporting and planning. This gives it a formal, administrative tone in business contexts.

Countable when referring to a specific coin, a three-month period, or a city district. Uncountable when referring to the abstract concept of a fourth part of a whole.

Meanings

Noun

[something]

One of four equal parts of a whole.

"He ate a quarter of the cake."

Noun

[something]

A coin worth twenty-five cents.

"I found a quarter on the sidewalk."

Noun

[something]

A period of three months in a financial or academic year.

"Sales increased during the second quarter."

Noun

[something]

A specific district or section of a city.

"They lived in the French quarter of the city."

Transitive Verb

[something]

To divide something into four equal parts.

"She quartered the apple for the children."

Transitive Verb

[someone]

To provide lodging or housing for someone, especially soldiers.

"The villagers were forced to quarter the troops."

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