quota

noun KWOH-tah Common

Origin: Medieval Latin quota (how large a part), from quotus (of what number)

Also means

altitude

Usage Note

Quota has two main senses: a share or quota (quota di mercato, market share; quota immigrazione, immigration quota) and an altitude or elevation (volare ad alta quota, to fly at high altitude). In skiing, quota neve refers to the snow line. The plural quote is regular. Quote associative are membership fees/dues in clubs or associations.

Examples

"Ogni paese ha una quota di emissioni da rispettare."

Natural Translation

Each country has an emissions quota to respect.

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