Other Meanings
Quotients also come up in certain tests, like the IQ or SAT test, which stands for intelligence quotient. In recent decades, as more emphasis has been placed on full personal development, other similar quotients have appeared. These include moral quotient, emotional quotient, adversity quotient, social quotient, creativity quotient, etc.
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