quadrant

Definition

  • noun: one part of something that is evenly divided into four parts
  • noun: an instrument for measuring altitudes consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90 degrees with an index or vernier and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction

Examples

  • Draw two intersecting lines that divide the page into four 'quadrants'.

  • The town is located in the northwest 'quadrant' of the state.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I couldn't live with myself. - I know, Prim. Let's go. Damage to the aquifer in the northwest quadrant. We lost a transport corridor. There's nothing else in the northwest. Our surface-to-air launchers just took a direct hit in sector . Because we revealed ourselves. They saw us firing there. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1
  • (..) She went back for the cat. This is a code red alert. All citizens should be inside the bunker. Hey, stop! Stop! They hit the far edge of the northwest quadrant. Penetrated feet. Missed the living quarters. Only minor damage to corridors and . - Is there any radiation? - None detected. (..)
    2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1