quar
ter
Plural
quarters
1
a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole
- He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.
- The project is divided into four quarters, each with its own deadline.
- She received a quarter of the inheritance, with the rest going to her siblings.
- The pie was cut into quarters for each person at the table.
- A quarter of the attendees left before the event ended.
2
a unit of length or weight that equals one-fourth of a larger unit
- The recipe calls for a quarter teaspoon of salt for seasoning.
- He lifted a quarter ton of weight during his workout.
- The fence was built in quarters, measuring one-fourth of a mile in length.
- The package weighed a quarter kilogram, making it easy to carry.
- She only needs a quarter meter of fabric for her sewing project.
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an area within a city that has a unique identity
- They spent the afternoon exploring the historic quarter of the city.
- The arts quarter is known for its galleries and theaters.
- The tourist quarter is packed with shops and restaurants.
- The city's French Quarter is famous for its vibrant nightlife.
- The business quarter is filled with offices and corporate buildings.
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one of the four main directions on a compass
- The wind was blowing steadily from the northern quarter.
- The ship sailed into the western quarter of the compass.
- The pilot adjusted course to the southern quarter.
- The storm was approaching from the eastern quarter of the horizon.
- The compass indicated that they were heading toward the northwestern quarter.
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an unknown or unspecified source of information, opinion, or assistance
- Rumors about the promotion came from a quarter.
- Support for the bill emerged from several quarters in the legislature.
- Praise for her work came from an unlikely quarter.
- He received criticism from an anonymous quarter within the organization.
- Help arrived from an unexpected quarter during the crisis.
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the part of a ship located toward the rear on either side, just behind the middle
- The sailors spotted a vessel approaching from the starboard quarter.
- The ship turned to avoid the storm brewing off its port quarter.
- Waves crashed against the ship’s quarters during the storm.
- The captain ordered the crew to check for damage to the quarter.
- The cargo was stored in the ship's quarter.
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