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quarters

/ˈkwɔːtəz/ /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/

Meanings
noun
A fourth part of something.

Examples :

""The pizza was cut into four slices, so each person got one of the quarters." "
part amount

Related Words

Illustration quarterfinals

quarterfinals noun

/ˈkwɔːrtərˌfaɪnəlz/ /ˈkwɔːtərˌfaɪnl̩z/

One of the four competitions in a knockout tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals.

"Our school soccer team won their game today, so they will be playing in the quarterfinals next week. "

Illustration orientation

orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration habitation

habitation noun

/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of inhabiting; state of inhabiting or dwelling, or of being inhabited; occupancy.

"The habitation of the old house by a family brought life back to the neighborhood. "

Illustration specialized

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

Illustration accountant

accountant noun

/ə.ˈkæʊn.(t)ən̩(t)/

One who renders account; one accountable.

"The accountant carefully reviewed the family's spending to ensure they were accountable for their budget. "

Illustration university

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

Illustration administration

administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

Illustration basketball

basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

Illustration tournament

tournament noun

/ˈtɔːnəmənt/ /ˈtɔɹnəmənt/

During the Middle Ages, a series of battles and other contests designed to prepare knights for war.

"The knight's training involved participating in a series of tournaments, preparing him for future battles. "

Illustration watermelon

watermelon noun

/ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/

A plant of the species Citrullus lanatus, bearing a melon-like fruit.

"My family planted a watermelon in our garden this summer. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "