Quarter
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British pronunciation/kwˈɔːtɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈkwɔɹtɝ/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "quarter"

01

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

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He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended.
She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings.
02

a unit of length or weight that equals one-fourth of a larger unit

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He lifted a quarter ton of weight during his workout.
The recipe calls for a quarter teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
She only needs a quarter meter of fabric for her sewing project.
03

an area within a city that has a unique identity

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The business quarter is filled with offices and corporate buildings.
The arts quarter is known for its galleries and theaters.
The tourist quarter is packed with shops and restaurants.
04

one of the four main directions on a compass

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The pilot adjusted course to the southern quarter.
The ship sailed into the western quarter of the compass.
The wind was blowing steadily from the northern quarter.
05

an unknown or unspecified source of information, opinion, or assistance

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Rumors about the promotion came from a quarter.
Praise for her work came from an unlikely quarter.
Help arrived from an unexpected quarter during the crisis.
06

the part of a ship located toward the rear on either side, just behind the middle

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The cargo was stored in the ship 's quarter.
The captain ordered the crew to check for damage to the quarter.
The sailors spotted a vessel approaching from the starboard quarter.
to quarter
01

to divide something into four equal parts

Transitive: to quarter sth
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The gardener will quarter the large plot of land for different types of plants.
She quartered a lemon for use in drinks.
The map is designed to quarter the area into manageable sections for exploration.
02

to provide someone with a place to live, typically for a temporary or specific period

Transitive: to quarter sb | to quarter sb somewhere
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The army will quarter soldiers in nearby barracks during the training exercises.
The school district will quarter teachers in nearby apartments to address the housing shortage in the area.
During the festival, the community will quarter volunteers in local homes to ensure everyone has a place to stay.
03

to move through or cover an area thoroughly and in various directions, often implying a systematic search

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(of the moon) to progress through its phases, particularly the first and the last

05

(in heraldry) to divide a shield into four parts and place symbols or designs of another family or kingdom in one or more of those sections, done to signify an alliance or inheritance

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He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended.
She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings.
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