Homonym: quarter (District)
A "quarter" is a term that can refer to a few different concepts. In finance, it often denotes a three-month period in a fiscal year, such as the first quarter (Q1), which includes January, February, and March. Companies report their earnings and performance based on these quarters to provide insights into their financial health.
In everyday language, a "quarter" can also refer to a coin worth 25 cents in the United States. This coin is one-fourth of a dollar, hence the name "quarter." It features notable figures, such as George Washington, on one side and various designs on the other, representing different states or national themes.