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 body2: the number or amount constituting a proportional share3: a fixed number or percentage of minority group members or women needed to meet the requirements of affirmative action