noun Uncommon

quota

KWOH-tuh

Quota (noun) means a fixed share or amount that someone is required, allowed, or expected to reach. Example: “Each salesperson has a monthly quota of fifty units.”

noun

A fixed share or amount that someone is required, allowed, or expected to reach.

"Each salesperson has a monthly quota of fifty units."

"The country set a strict quota on the number of refugees it would accept."

How to use quota

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA set limit or target amount — how much of something you must sell, produce, or are allowed to have.

Common pairings

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Word forms

quotas plural

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Etymology

From Latin quota pars, meaning "how large a part."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for quota

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Frequently asked questions

What does “quota” mean?

The word “quota” means a fixed share or amount that someone is required, allowed, or expected to reach. In plain terms, a set limit or target amount — how much of something you must sell, produce, or are allowed to have.

How do you pronounce “quota”?

“Quota” is pronounced KWOH-tuh (/ˈkwoʊ.tə/ in IPA).

How do you use “quota” in a sentence?

Here is “quota” used in a sentence: “Each salesperson has a monthly quota of fifty units.”

What part of speech is “quota”?

“Quota” is a noun.

Where does the word “quota” come from?

The word “quota” comes from Latin. From Latin quota pars, meaning "how large a part.".

Is “quota” a common word?

“Quota” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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