qt

1 of 2

abbreviation

1
quantity
2
quart

q.t.

2 of 2

noun

often capitalized Q&T
: quiet
usually used in the phrase on the q.t.

Word History

Etymology

Noun

abbreviation

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of qt was in 1884

Dictionary Entries Near qt

Cite this Entry

“Qt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qt. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

qt

abbreviation
quart

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