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quadrant

noun/ˈkwɒdrənt/

A2CEFR level
25/100Rarity: fairly common
TechnicalRegister

One of four sections into which a two-dimensional analytical grid is divided, typically by two crossing axes.

Products landing in the low-growth, low-share quadrant of the matrix were flagged for divestment.

Similar: segment, sector

Topic: Frameworks & analysis in Business English

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