What does the cryptic crossword clue "Solution obtained by division not quite working (8)" mean?

The definition is "Solution obtained by division". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOTQUITE ("not quite") [anagram: "working"] = QUOTIENT; definition: "Solution obtained by division" The answer is QUOTIENT.

Solution obtained by division not quite working (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29079 | 9 Across | 2023-05-25 flower

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