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Topic: Finance

quantity

IPA: /ˈkwɒntɪti/

KK: /ˈkwɑntɪti/

noun

Definition: A certain amount or number of something, often used to describe how much of something there is.

Example: The store has a large quantity of apples available for sale.

quarter

IPA: /ˈkwɔːrtər/

KK: /ˈkwɔrtər/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is one fourth of a whole or divided into four equal parts.

Example: The recipe calls for a quarter cup of sugar.

intransitive verb

Definition: To move back and forth across an area, often in a systematic way, or to find a place to stay temporarily.

Example: The soldiers quartered in the nearby town during the winter.

noun

Definition: A coin that is worth one-fourth of a dollar, or a specific area or district in a city.

Example: I found a quarter on the ground while walking to the store.

transitive verb

Definition: To divide something into four equal parts or sections.

Example: The chef decided to quarter the apples before adding them to the pie.

quarterage

IPA: /ˈkwɔːtərɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈkwɔrtərɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A payment or allowance that is made every three months.

Example: The company provides a quarterage to its employees as part of their compensation.

quartering

IPA: //ˈkwɔːtərɪŋ//

KK: /ˈkwɔrtərɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a position or direction that is at right angles or coming from a point behind a ship, but not directly from the back.

Example: The wind was quartering, making it difficult for the sailors to navigate.

noun

Definition: The act of providing living space for soldiers, often in private homes, or a method of punishment involving dividing a person into four parts.

Example: During the war, many families faced the challenge of quartering soldiers in their homes.

verb

Definition: The action of dividing something into four parts or sections, or the act of providing shelter or lodging.

Example: The soldiers were quartering in the nearby village during the winter.

quarterly

IPA: //ˈkwɔːrtərli//

KK: /ˈkwɔrtərli/

adjective

Definition: Happening or published every three months.

Example: The company releases its financial report on a quarterly basis.

adverb

Definition: Occurring every three months or four times a year.

Example: The company holds quarterly meetings to discuss progress and plans.

noun

Definition: A publication or report that is released four times a year, typically every three months.

Example: The company released its quarterly report to update investors on its financial performance.

quicken

IPA: /ˈkwɪkən/

KK: /ˈkwɪkən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become faster or more lively; to start to grow or develop, especially in a way that is noticeable.

Example: As spring arrives, the flowers begin to quicken and bloom.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something happen faster or to increase its speed or intensity.

Example: The new policies aim to quicken the process of getting permits.

quittance

IPA: /ˈkwɪt.əns/

KK: /ˈkwɪt̬.əns/

noun

Definition: A document or receipt that shows someone has been released from a debt or obligation.

Example: He received a quittance after paying off his loan.

quota

IPA: /ˈkwoʊtə/

KK: /ˈkwotə/

noun

Definition: A specific number or percentage that is set as a limit or requirement for something, such as hiring or production.

Example: The company has a quota for hiring new employees from diverse backgrounds.

quotation

IPA: /kwəˈteɪʃən/

KK: /kwəˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, often used to support an argument or illustrate a point.

Example: The author included a quotation from a famous philosopher to emphasize her argument.

qursh

IPA: /ˈkʊrʃ/

KK: /kʊrʃ/

noun

Definition: A unit of currency used in Saudi Arabia, equal to one-twentieth of a rial.

Example: The price of the book is fifty qursh.

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