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$\begingroup$ I've seen also reference to octiles (8). This list is the best argument for the single term quantiles that can be imagined. $\endgroup$
– Nick Cox
Commented Jun 13, 2015 at 16:50
$\begingroup$ I have added it to my answer. You may also add it to wikipedia page. $\endgroup$
– rnso
Commented Jun 13, 2015 at 17:06
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$\begingroup$ Thanks for the edit. I don't think these symbols are anything like standard or even well-chosen; the collective result is just alphabet soup even though it is unlikely that many would be used together. In particular, using $P$ or $Pr$ for anything but a probability is a terrible idea. Who wants to have to remember which way round $Q$ and $Qu$ are? $\endgroup$
– Nick Cox
Commented Jun 13, 2015 at 17:17
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$\begingroup$ I don't participate in writing Wikipedia. Anyone so minded is welcome to add "octile" there. $\endgroup$
– Nick Cox
Commented Jun 13, 2015 at 17:18

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