Pronunciation: /kwɔːrtər/
noun a coin worth 25 cents
A1 I need a quarter for the vending machine.
A2 She cut the apple into quarters.
B1 The company reported a strong performance in the first quarter of the year.
B2 The football team scored a goal in the final quarter of the game.
C1 The art exhibition showcased works from the early 20th quarter of artists.
C2 The CEO's decision to invest in new technology paid off in the last quarter, leading to increased profits.
verb to divide into four equal parts
A1 I will quarter the pizza so we can all have a slice.
A2 She likes to quarter her sandwich before eating it.
B1 The chef will quarter the chicken before cooking it.
B2 In baking, it's important to quarter the ingredients accurately for the recipe.
C1 The scientist decided to quarter the sample for further analysis.
C2 The artist plans to quarter the canvas to create a unique composition.
formal The company reported a decrease in revenue for the third quarter of the fiscal year.
informal I'll meet you at the cafe in a quarter of an hour.
slang Let's catch up over coffee in a quarter.
figurative She's always a quarter late to our meetings, but we've learned to adjust our schedules.
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