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remainder

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/

The English word “remainder” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
  2. 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.
  3. The number left over after a simple subtraction
  4. Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
  5. An estate in expectancy which only comes in its heir's possession after an estate created by the same instrument has been determined

adjective

  1. Remaining.

verb

  1. To mark or declare items left unsold as subject to reduction in price.

Etymology

From Middle English remaindre, remeigner, from Anglo-Norman remaindre, with infinitive used as noun.

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