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

  • (..) Well I hope you'll be comfortable in it. What are you doing for breakfast tomorrow? - Where are we going? - Its a surprise. I think I've reached my quota of surprises. We're almost there. Mr Grey? Hey, I'll be your co-pilot. How do you do? This is my girlfriend, Anastasia Steele. - Ready? (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey