quarter
One-fourth or 25% of something.
"I only need a quarter of the pizza to feel full."
"She received a quarter of the total project budget."
"The school year is divided into four quarters."
A specific section or area of a town or city.
"The arts district is my favorite quarter in the city."
"We took a stroll through the historic quarter of the town."
"Each quarter has its own unique charm."
To divide something into four equal parts.
"Please quarter the apples before adding them to the pie."
"The recipe says to quarter the chicken before grilling."
"He decided to quarter the large garden into separate flower beds."
To provide housing or accommodations.
"The army will quarter its troops in the nearby barracks."
"They offered to quarter the volunteers during the convention."
"The school quarters students in dormitories."
Relating to a period of three months or representing a fourth part.
"The company's quarterly report showed an increase in profits."
"We will meet quarterly to discuss the project's progress."
"She makes quarterly payments on her loan."