Remainder

Noun

 * 1) A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed.
 * 2)  The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If  (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then  can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r  (remainder) are also integers and 0 &le; r &lt; d.
 * 3)  The number left over after a simple subtraction
 * 4)  Excessive 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

Synonyms

 * remnant, residue, rest
 * surplus

Derived terms

 * remainderman
 * contingent remainder

Adjective

 * 1) remaining

Synonyms

 * leftover

Verb

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

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