quote
Pronunciation:
/kwəʊt/noun
Definitions
A quotation; a statement attributed to a person.
A quotation mark.
A summary of work to be done with a set price.
Example: After going over the hefty quotes, the board decided it was cheaper to have the project executed by its own staff.
A price set for a financial security or commodity.
verb
Definitions
To repeat the exact words of (a person).
Example: The writer quoted the president.
To repeat (the exact words of a person).
Example: The writer quoted the president's speech.
To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.
(Commerce) To name the current price, notably of a financial security.