remainder
Pronunciation: [rɪˈmeɪndər]
Word
Context: "mathematics"
(noun) the part left over after you take away what you need. It’s like if you have 10 candies and give away 4, the remainder is the 6 candies you still have.
Example
After dividing 13 by 4, the remainder is 1.
Example
There was no remainder when I divided 8 by 4; it was a perfect division.
Example
What is the remainder when you divide 15 by 6?
Context: "general use"
(noun) the rest of something after a part has been taken away. Imagine a pizza where you’ve eaten a few slices, the remainder is what’s left on the plate.
Example
After the guests left, the remainder of the cake was saved for later.
Example
We couldn't find any remainder of the pizza; it was all gone.
Example
What will you do with the remainder of the snacks after the party?
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