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A portion of a whole that is allocated to someone, and by extension a set limit on the number or percentage allowed for a group or activity.
Examples
The government announced a new quota for renewable energy production.
The fishing quota limits the catch to 200 tons this season.
The quota for each team is ten units.
She received her quota of vacation days this year.
The country set a quota of 5,000 immigrants per year.
Similar words
apportionment
share
allocation
portion
portion
allotment
share
caplimit
apportionment
Meanings
Examples
The quota for each team is ten units.
She received her quota of vacation days this year.
Our school assigns a quota of laptops to each classroom.
The committee divided the grant into equal quotas for all researchers.
Farmers must meet their quota of milk production annually.
Each employee gets a quota of bonus points based on performance.
Similar words
allocation
allotment
apportionment
share
portion
Examples
The country set a quota of 5,000 immigrants per year.
Manufacturers must not exceed the quota of 1000 units daily.
The fishing quota limits the catch to 200 tons this season.
The airline imposed a quota of 150 seats per flight.
The government announced a new quota for renewable energy production.
Students must respect the quota of 30 participants in the workshop.
Similar words
allocation
allotment
apportionment
share
portion
limit
capEtymology
From Medieval Latin quota, short for Latin quota pars “how large a part”.
FAQ
What does quota mean in economics?
It is the proportional share of a total that is assigned to each person or group.
What does quota mean in politics?
It is a fixed limit on the number or percentage allowed for a group or activity, such as immigration caps.
How do you form the plural of quota?
The regular plural is quotas.
Is quota the same as a limit?
A quota is a type of limit that specifies a maximum or minimum amount, while a limit can be any restriction.
Can quota be used as a verb?
No, quota is only a noun; use verbs like allocate or limit instead.
Where does the word quota come from?
It comes from Medieval Latin quota, short for quota pars meaning “how large a part”.
What is an example of a quota in business?
A company may set a sales quota of $1 million for its sales team.
What is an example of a quota in immigration?
The United States had a yearly quota of 50,000 immigrants in the 1920s.
Why are quotas important?
They help distribute resources fairly and prevent over-use or overcrowding.
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