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quarter

/ˈkoː.tɘ/

noun

Meaning

  • A fourth part of something.

  • Place or position.

  • Technical or specialized senses.

  • Short forms.

Synonyms

fourth,
fourth part,
¼,
cour,
trimester,
borough,
capitoulate,
district,
ghetto,
neighborhood,
ward

verb

Meaning

  • To divide into quarters; to divide by four.

  • To provide housing for military personnel or other equipment.

    "Quarter the horses in the third stable."

  • To lodge; to have a temporary residence.

  • To quartersaw.

Synonyms

stay over,
stop

adjective

Meaning

  • Pertaining to an aspect of a quarter.

  • Consisting of a fourth part, a quarter (1/4, 25%).

    "a quarter hour; a quarter century; a quarter note; a quarter pound"

  • Related to a three-month term, a quarter of a year.

    "A quarter day is one terminating a quarter of the year."