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

  • (..) To being, uh, a human in, uh an elf's world. Hey, Ming Ming. Um... I'm gonna be a little bit short on today's quota. It's all right, buddy. Just how many etch-a-sketches Did you get finished? Come on, buddy. How many? I made, uh... . (..)
    2003 Elf