Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
quota
noun
/ˈkwōtə/
Definition
A fixed share or amount of something that is allotted to a person or group.
Examples
- The school has a quota for the number of students it can accept each year.
- There is a fishing quota that limits how many fish can be caught in a season.
- She reached her quota of work hours for the week.
Meaning
A quota refers to a set number or limit on the quantity of something that can be produced, used, or done.
Synonyms
- limit
- share
- allocation
- allowance
