Pronunciation: /ˈkwoʊtə/
noun a specified portion or share of something that is allotted to a person or group
A1 Each student has a quota of two library books they can borrow at a time.
A2 The company set a quota for sales representatives to meet each month.
B1 The government imposed a quota on the number of immigrants allowed into the country.
B2 The team exceeded their quota for the quarter, resulting in a bonus for everyone.
C1 The trade agreement included a quota system to regulate the import of certain goods.
C2 The company faced penalties for not meeting their quota of recycled materials in their manufacturing process.
adjective relating to or based on a quota
A1 She reached her quota of sales for the month.
A2 The team exceeded their quota of goals for the season.
B1 The company set a quota for the number of new hires this year.
B2 The government imposed quotas on the import of certain goods.
C1 The university has a quota system for admitting students from different regions.
C2 The organization has strict quotas in place to ensure diversity in its workforce.
formal Each employee is expected to meet their sales quota by the end of the quarter.
informal I heard that the boss is cracking down on meeting our quotas this month.
slang I'm so behind on my quota, I need to hustle to catch up.
figurative Setting a quota for daily exercise can help you stay on track with your fitness goals.
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