원의 4분의 1에 해당하는 부채꼴이나 호.
A quarter of a circle or of its circumference, often bounded by two radii at right angles.
예문:
"The architect designed the window in the shape of a quadrant."
"Calculate the area of the quadrant given the radius of the circle."
좌표 평면에서 두 축에 의해 나누어지는 네 부분 중 하나.
Each of the four quarters of a plane, divided by x and y axes in a coordinate system.
예문:
"The point (3, -4) is located in the fourth quadrant of the graph."
"In the first quadrant, both x and y coordinates are positive."
천체의 고도를 측정하는 데 사용되던 부채꼴 모양의 관측 기구.
An instrument used for taking angular measurements of altitude in astronomy and navigation.
예문:
"Early explorers relied on the quadrant to determine their latitude at sea."
"The museum displays a brass quadrant used by 18th-century astronomers."
의학적 진단을 위해 신체 부위를 네 구역으로 나눈 것 중 하나.
One of four sections into which an anatomical area, such as the abdomen, is divided for diagnosis.
예문:
"The patient reported a sharp pain in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen."
"A small lump was detected in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast."