Main Entry: quo·ta

Pronunciation: \ˈkwō-tə\

Function: noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin, from Latin quota pars how great a part

Date: 1618

1 : a proportional part or share; especially : the share or proportion assigned to each in a division or to each member of a body
2 : the number or amount constituting a proportional share
3 : a fixed number or percentage of minority group members or women needed to meet the requirements of affirmative action