The number of things that need to be divided into certain equal parts.
Symbols that we use to indicate division are (÷) and (/).

Explanation: On dividing 36 by 6, we get 6. Here 36 is the number that divides 6 completely into 6 parts and is known as the divisor.

A number that divides another number either completely or with a remainder is called a divisor.

Explanation: On dividing 4 by 2, we get 2. Here 2 is the number that divides 4 completely into 2 parts and is known as the divisor.

The quotient is the number we obtain when we divide one number by another.

Explanation: On dividing 24 by 4, we get 6. Here the result of the division is 6, so it is the quotient.