Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔːrtərɪŋ/
noun the act of dividing something into four equal parts
A1 Quartering is the act of dividing something into four equal parts.
A2 The quartering of the cake was done neatly to ensure everyone got an equal share.
B1 The soldiers were responsible for the quartering of the captured enemy troops.
B2 The process of quartering the land for development purposes required careful planning and surveying.
C1 The legal concept of quartering in military law has evolved over time to protect the rights of soldiers.
C2 The historical practice of quartering soldiers in private homes during wartime was a contentious issue that led to changes in laws and regulations.
verb present participle of quarter, meaning to divide or split into four equal parts
A1 The soldiers were quartering in the barracks.
A2 During wartime, troops often quarter in temporary shelters.
B1 The king ordered his men to quarter in the nearby village.
B2 The treaty included provisions for quartering soldiers in times of need.
C1 The practice of quartering troops in civilian homes was controversial during the revolution.
C2 The general was known for his strategic use of quartering troops to maintain control of the region.
formal Quartering refers to the act of dividing an area into four equal parts.
informal The soldiers were quartering in the abandoned house during their mission.
slang I heard they were quartering at that new restaurant in town.
figurative His mind felt like it was quartering, torn between conflicting thoughts.
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