quotient

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

quotient
    n 1: the ratio of two quantities to be divided
    2: the number obtained by division

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Quotient \Quo"tient\ (kw[=o]"shent), n. [F., fr. L. quoties how
   often, how many times, fr. quot how many. See {Quota}.]
   [1913 Webster]
   1. (Arith.) 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.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. (Higher Alg.) The result of any process inverse to
      multiplication. See the Note under {Multiplication}.
      [1913 Webster]

from The Devil's Dictionary (1881-1906)

QUOTIENT, n.  A number showing how many times a sum of money belonging
to one person is contained in the pocket of another -- usually about
as many times as it can be got there.

from Jargon File (4.4.4, 14 Aug 2003)

quotient
 n.

   See {coefficient of X}.

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

quotient

   The number obtained by dividing one number (the "numerator")
   by another (the "denominator").  If both numbers are
   {rational} then the result will also be rational.