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

  • (..) Remember to tip your waitresses. ( guffawing ) ( rippling gurgle ) ( bell dings ) Great job, Mikey. You filled your quota on the first kid of the day. Not bad, huh? You know, only somebody with perfect comedic timing could produce this much energy (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.
  • (..) ( bells dinging ) ( children screaoing ) Well,Jerry, what's the damage so far? We may actually make our quota today, sir. Hmm. First time in a month. ( gurgling and burping ) Huh?! ( door buzzing ) (..)
    2001 Monsters, Inc.