Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

production-quota

noun
prəˈdʌkʃən ˈkwōtə
Definition
A production quota is a limit set on the amount of a product that can be produced by a company or industry during a specific time period.
Examples
  • The government imposed a production quota on steel manufacturers to regulate the market.
  • Farmers were asked to adhere to the production quota to ensure sustainability in agriculture.
  • Meeting the production quota can be challenging during peak demand seasons.
Meaning
It helps control the supply of goods in the market and can influence prices and resource allocation.
Synonyms
  • output limit
  • production limit
  • manufacturing quota