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

  • (..) You're never gonna get adopted, Edith. You know that, don't you? - Yeah, I know. - Good. So, how did it go, girls? Did we meet our quotas? Sort of. We sold mini-mints, choco-swirlies, and coco-nutties. Okay. (..)
    2010 Despicable Me