quota
word
/ˈkwoʊtə/
/kwˈəʊtɐ/
Definition
A fixed amount or number that someone is allowed to have or must achieve, such as a sales target or a limited share of something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in business, government, or resource allocation contexts. Common phrases include 'meet your quota', 'quota system', and 'import/export quota'. Often formal or technical. Do not confuse with 'quote' (price estimate or citation).
Spanish: cuota - cuota (límite)Portuguese (BR): cota - quota (limite)Portuguese (PT): quota - limite (quota)Chinese (Simplified): 配额Chinese (Traditional): 配額Hindi: कोटाArabic: حصةBengali: কোটা - বেঁধে দেওয়া পরিমাণRussian: квотаJapanese: ノルマ - 割当（わりあて）Vietnamese: hạn ngạchKorean: 할당량 - 쿼터Turkish: kota - kota kontenjanıUrdu: کوٹہIndonesian: kuota
Example Sentences
Each worker must reach a quota of five products per day.
basic
There's a quota system to ensure fairness in college admissions.
natural
Don’t worry, I’ll help you hit your quota before the deadline.
natural
The government set a quota for rice imports.
basic
My sales quota was higher this month.
basic
She met her quota early and left work at noon.
natural