Definitions
- Referring to one of four equal parts of a whole. - Talking about a period of three months in a year. - Describing a coin worth 25 cents or a unit of currency equal to 25% of a whole.
- Referring to one of four equal parts of a whole. - Talking about the ordinal number that follows third and precedes fifth. - Describing a fraction equal to 1/4 or 25% of a whole.
List of Similarities
- 1Both quarter and fourth refer to one of four equal parts of a whole.
- 2Both quarter and fourth can be used as nouns or adjectives.
- 3Both quarter and fourth are used in math and fractions.
- 4Both quarter and fourth can be used to describe time periods.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Quarter is more commonly used to describe a specific amount of money or currency, while fourth is more commonly used to describe a position or fraction.
- 2Context: Quarter is often used in financial or business contexts, while fourth is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Abbreviation: Quarter can be abbreviated as 'Q' or 'qtr', while fourth can be abbreviated as '4th'.
Remember this!
Quarter and fourth are synonyms that both refer to one of four equal parts of a whole. However, quarter is more commonly used to describe a specific amount of money or currency, while fourth is more commonly used to describe a position or fraction. Additionally, quarter is often used in financial or business contexts, while fourth is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
