quota

noun

ˈkwō-tə How to pronounce quota (audio)
Definition of quotanext
as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group you need to meet your sales quota, or you'll be put on probation

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Recent Examples of quota Responses with the error were discarded, as were voters who had already been attempted, and quotas were reset. — New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Missing the annual film quota costs $30 million for each film the company falls short. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Other nations, including neighbor South Africa, also issue annual quotas for the hunting of elephants. — Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The two countries have long clashed over Canada's attempts to protect its dairy industry from foreign competition by imposing hefty tariffs once dairy imports have exceeded a quota. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quota
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
  1. portion
  2. share
  3. part
  4. percentage
  5. proportion
  6. allowance
  7. allotment
Noun
  • The historic weather pattern claimed more than a dozen homes along the shore in Long Beach, swallowing up boardwalks and portions of the Pacific Coast Highway farther south.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued smoke advisories for several areas across the region, including portions of Newport Beach to San Clemente due to the Norte fire.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of portion
Noun
  • As financial markets have become more accessible, consumers have begun trading sophisticated financial instruments, purchasing fractional shares and gaining exposure to alternative assets in minutes.
    — Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Buss family is asking a superior court judge to dismiss Jeanie Buss’ petition to block Lakers share sale.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of share
Noun
  • Explore See latest videos, charts and news Performing as part of his 30-night residency at the New York venue, Styles paused to address the crowd before the tribute.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Ukraine's greatest fear is that the Chinese government could severely restrict its access to these critical parts.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of part
Noun
  • But only a tiny percentage of European pension fund assets are currently invested in venture capital.
    — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Now, Democrats have a roughly 20-percentage-point advantage on both issues.
    — Terry Tang, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of percentage
Noun
  • Visually, the vehicle has modern, ultra-aggressive proportions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The motif appears in necklaces with interlocking links, substantial bracelets, earrings, and rings, each playing with the shape's elegant proportions.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of proportion
Noun
  • Rather, the law ties two practical allowances to Maryland’s recommendations rather than to federal guidance.
    — Adejare Atanda, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI says Dot usage will temporarily not count against eligible users' plan allowances during the introductory period, with longer-term usage terms still to come.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of allowance
Noun
  • The first allotment given to Jackson County, in 2024, was just under six hundred thousand dollars.
    — Oliver Whang, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The pet carrier counts toward the passenger’s carry-on baggage allotment, and travelers flying with pets cannot sit in the emergency exit or bulkhead rows.
    — Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of allotment

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