A quarter意思

"A quarter" can have several meanings depending on the context, but it is most commonly used to refer to:

  1. A unit of time: A quarter is a term used to denote 15 minutes. For example, "a quarter past two" means 15 minutes after 2:00 PM, which is 2:15 PM. Similarly, "a quarter to three" means 15 minutes before 3:00 PM, which is 2:45 PM.

  2. A quarter of an hour: It can also refer to 15 minutes in general, without specifying a time. For instance, "I'll be there in a quarter." means "I'll be there in 15 minutes."

  3. A quarter of a year: In the context of dates or seasons, "a quarter" can refer to three months. For example, "The company releases its financial reports on a quarterly basis." means "The company releases its financial reports every three months."

  4. A quarter dollar: In the United States, a quarter is a coin worth 25 cents, or one-fourth of a dollar.

  5. A region or part of a whole: It can also refer to one-fourth of a larger whole, such as a country or a city. For example, "The storm affected a quarter of the state." means "The storm affected one-fourth of the state."

The meaning can vary based on the context, but in most cases, it refers to a fraction of something, whether it's time, money, or a larger entity.