What Does Quarter Mean As A Noun?

Quarter as a noun means one of four equal or similar parts. It is also coin that is equal the value of one fourth of the dollar of the United States and Canada. It also refers to as the one fourth of an hour, which is 15 minutes. The abbreviation is Q and when the abbreviation is put in use it is most commonly known as One fourth of a year; three months or a scholastic term which is for approximately three months. This noun in terms of astronomy refers to one fourth of the phase of the moon's revolution around Earth or is even considered to be one of the four phases of the moon. In term of sports it refers to as one of the four equal periods of playing. This could be in any sports like football, basketball etc.