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remainder
/ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/
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What does remainder mean?
noun
- A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
- The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If n (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then n can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r < d.
- The number left over after a simple subtraction
More meanings (4)
noun
- Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
- An estate in expectancy which only comes in its heir's possession after an estate created by the same instrument has been determined
adjective
- Remaining.
verb
- To mark or declare items left unsold as subject to reduction in price.
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IPA pronunciation
/ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/
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The remainder of the basket was filled with big spiced pears that could be held by their stems while they were eaten.
He left but a third of his property to his son, and devoted the remainder to various public institutions and local charities.
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Of Stemmermann's own cases, ten in number, only four at most were normally endowed, the remainder were either stupid or slightly imbecile.
For eight months he had swelled the pomp of his protector's court, and expended on it the small remainder of his patrimony.
In the event of resignation, compulsory retirement or death, the President shall be replaced for the remainder of his term of office.