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remainder in German

remainder in German is Rest, Teilungsrest, Restposten — remainder means whatever is left over once part of something has been taken away or used up.

remainder in German

Rest
noun
Rest
noun
(mathematics) 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.
Teilungsrest
noun
(mathematics) 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.
Restposten
noun
(commerce) Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
runtersetzen
verb
(transitive, commerce) To mark or declare items left unsold as subject to reduction in price.

What does "remainder" mean?

  1. noun Whatever is left over once part of something has been taken away or used up.
    "She spent the remainder of her afternoon answering emails."
  2. noun In arithmetic, the number left over when one number doesn't divide evenly into another.
    "17 divided by 5 is 3, with a remainder of 2."
  3. noun Unsold copies of a book or other stock, later sold off cheaply.
    "The bookshop had a whole table of remainders marked down to a few pounds."

remainder in a sentence

  • She spent the remainder of her afternoon answering emails.
  • 17 divided by 5 is 3, with a remainder of 2.
  • The bookshop had a whole table of remainders marked down to a few pounds.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "remainder" in German?

"remainder" in German is Rest, Teilungsrest, Restposten. remainder means: Whatever is left over once part of something has been taken away or used up.

How do you use "remainder" in a sentence?

Example: "She spent the remainder of her afternoon answering emails." In German, "remainder" is Rest, Teilungsrest, Restposten.

Are there other ways to say "remainder" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "remainder": Rest, Teilungsrest, Restposten, runtersetzen.

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