quarter
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: quarters · quartering
Sense 1
A fourth part of something. — Each of four equal parts into which something can be divided; a fourth part.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A fourth part of something. — A measure of capacity used chiefly for grain or coal, varying greatly in quantity by time and location.
Đơn vị đo lường dung tích chủ yếu cho ngũ cốc hoặc than
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Pertaining to an aspect of a quarter.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Consisting of a fourth part, a quarter (¹⁄₄, 25%).
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “quarter” mean?
A fourth part of something. — Each of four equal parts into which something can be divided; a fourth part.
Is “quarter” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.