What does QUOTA mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. A fixed share of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute.
2. A limit on the quantity of a particular product or service that can be imported, exported, or produced.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈkwoʊtə/
• UK: /ˈkwəʊtə/

Origin and Usage

The word "quota" originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word "quota" which means "of what number". The word is commonly used in business, politics, and sports to refer to a fixed share or limit on something. For example, a company may have a sales quota that its employees must meet, or a country may impose a quota on the number of immigrants it allows in each year.

Synonyms

• Allowance
• Limit
• Ration
• Share
• Portion

Related Words

• Quote
• Quell
• Quiet
• Quirk
• Quick

Example Sentences

• The company has set a sales quota of $1 million for the year.
• The government has imposed a quota on the number of foreign workers that can be employed in the country.
• Each member of the team has a quota of tasks to complete by the end of the week.