noun

die Quote, -n

odds · rate

Ein kurzer Text oder Satz, den man genau so von jemand anderem übernimmt.

The German word "Quote" is a noun that means "quota" or "rate." It refers to a specified share or portion, often used in contexts like quotas in employment, trade limits, or statistical rates.

  1. Quota ("Kontingent"/"Soll": It typically describes the allocation or distribution of a limited resource, often non-variable (e.g., membership quotas).
  2. Rate ("Rate"/ "Verhältnis"/"Prozentsatz"): It describes a percentage or proportion primarily in statistical and financial contexts (e.g., employment rate).

While both Quote and related terms imply allocation or proportion, "Quote" is broader and can encompass specific numerical targets and ratios. "Rate" and "Verhältnis" especially deal more explicitly with statistical data, while "Kontingent" or "Soll" convey more the idea of a fixed allocation. Understanding the context differentiates the subtle aplications of these similar terms.

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Examples

Kannst du mir die Quote nennen?noun

Can you tell me the odds?

Die Quote der erfolgreichen Bewerber war dieses Jahr sehr hoch.noun

The rate of successful applicants was very high this year.

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