quarters
Pronunciation: [ˈkwɔrtərz]
Context: "time"
(noun) a quarter is a period of three months. It divides the year into four parts. Each part is the same length.
Example
The company reported strong earnings in the second quarter of the year.
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In the past quarter, they did not meet their sales goals.
Example
When does the next quarter start for the business?
Context: "money"
(noun) a quarter is a coin worth 25 cents in U.S. currency. It's the same as one fourth of a dollar.
Example
I found a quarter in my pocket while washing my clothes.
Example
I can't buy a candy bar because I don't have a quarter.
Example
Do you have a quarter to help me pay for the bus?
Context: "housing"
(noun) quarters refer to living spaces or accommodations, especially for soldiers or workers. These are places where people stay.
Example
The soldiers were assigned to their quarters for the duration of the training.
Example
Many employees dislike the old quarters provided by the company.
Example
Where are your quarters located on the base?
Context: "division"
(noun) quarters can also mean one-fourth of something. This is used in different contexts, like dividing objects or people into parts.
Example
He shared his pizza into quarters so everyone could have a piece.
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The quarter of the group that did not participate felt left out.
Example
Can we divide the cake into quarters for the party?