quartile Meaning & Definition
What Does Quartile Mean?
Quartile is used as a noun meaning Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population. It is also used to mean Any one of the four groups so divided. As a verb, it means To divide into quartiles.
Quartile at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | quartiles |
| Verb forms | quartiles, quartiling, quartiled |
Quartile Definition (Noun)
- Any of the three points that divide an ordered distribution into four parts, each containing a quarter of the population.
- Any one of the four groups so divided.
This school is ranked in the first quartile.
Quartile as a Verb
- To divide into quartiles.
Synonyms of Quartile
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Quartile synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Quartile
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Quartile in a Sentence
This school is ranked in the first quartile.
Word Forms & Grammar
quartile (plural quartiles)
quartile (third-person singular simple present quartiles, present participle quartiling, simple past and past participle quartiled)
Words That Rhyme With Quartile
Origin of Quartile
From Middle French quartil, from Medieval Latin quartilus. By surface analysis, quart + -ile.
Quartile Pronunciation
You say quartile as //ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Quartile
Is quartile a noun or a verb?
Quartile is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of quartile?
The plural of quartile is quartiles.
What is the past tense of quartile?
The past tense of quartile is quartiled. The present participle is quartiling.