quota

Definition

  • noun: an official limit on the number or amount of people or things that are allowed
  • noun: a proportional part or share
  • synonyms: quantity, share, apportionment

Examples

  • They filled/met their 'quota' for new members. [=they got the number of new members that they were trying to get]

  • He lost his driver's license because he exceeded the 'quota' of traffic violations.

  • The agency imposes strict fishing/hunting 'quotas'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dr. Shrager gave me her word she wouldn't poison you until January. If she does it before then, she can't count it towards next year's quota. Oh. What did I teach you? Michael, I'm not going to be around forever, and I want you to stop (..)
    2011 TvShow: Suits Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1