quarter
quar
ˈkwɔr
kvawr
ter
tər
tēr
British pronunciation
/ˈkwɔːtə/

Definition & Meaning of "quarter"in English

Quarter
01

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

quarter definition and meaning
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He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
The project is divided into four quarters, each with its own deadline.
1.1

a coin in the U.S. and Canadian currency systems that is worth 25 cents

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I used a quarter to pay for the parking meter.
He flipped a quarter to decide who would go first in the game.
1.2

one of the four segments that divide the academic year, lasting around three months

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
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The students will take their exams at the end of the winter quarter.
He completed his term paper during the first quarter of the school year.
1.3

a division of time in a game or sport, usually consisting of four equal parts

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The team scored two touchdowns in the final quarter of the game.
The coach gave instructions during the break between quarters.
1.4

a period of three months, typically used in financial contexts

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The company 's profits increased during the second quarter of the year.
Investors closely monitor earnings during the first quarter.
1.5

a measure of time that equals 15 minutes

quarter definition and meaning
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We have a quarter of an hour before the meeting starts.
He arrived a quarter past eight, just in time for the presentation.
1.6

the point in the lunar cycle where one-fourth of the moon's surface is visible

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The last quarter of the moon signaled the end of the lunar cycle.
The first quarter moon illuminated the sky with a soft glow.
02

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

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The recipe calls for a quarter teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
He lifted a quarter ton of weight during his workout.
2.1

a unit of weight in the U.S. system, representing one-fourth of a hundredweight, which equals 25 pounds

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
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The shipment weighed a quarter hundredweight.
They loaded a quarter hundredweight of grain into the truck.
2.2

a unit of weight in the UK system that equals 28 pounds

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The coal merchant delivered a quarter hundredweight of fuel.
They ordered a quarter hundredweight of barley for the farm.
03

an area within a city that has a unique identity

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They spent the afternoon exploring the historic quarter of the city.
The arts quarter is known for its galleries and theaters.
04

one of the four main directions on a compass

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The wind was blowing steadily from the northern quarter.
The ship sailed into the western quarter of the compass.
05

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

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Rumors about the promotion came from a quarter.
Support for the bill emerged from several quarters in the legislature.
06

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

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The sailors spotted a vessel approaching from the starboard quarter.
The ship turned to avoid the storm brewing off its port quarter.
to quarter
01

to divide something into four equal parts

Transitive: to quarter sth
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Please quarter the apple so we can share it equally.
The recipe instructs you to quarter the chicken before cooking.
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 city council decided to quarter the refugees in vacant housing until permanent arrangements could be made.
The university has been known to quarter exchange students in host families to help them adapt to the local culture.
03

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

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The researchers were instructed to quarter the forest to collect data on wildlife populations.
The search party began to quarter the area, looking for any signs of the missing hikers.
04

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

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Tonight, the moon quarters, and you can see half of its surface lit up.
As the month progresses, the moon will continue to quarter until it becomes full.
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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The noble family quartered their coat of arms with that of their wealthy in-laws after the marriage.
The knight 's shield was quartered to represent his dual allegiance to both England and Spain.
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