as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
you need to meet your sales quota, or you'll be put on probation
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Recent Examples of quota
Given local investment or content quotas are either in force, or under discussion, in several European territories, adding a ton of local programming is a boon for the streamer.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The Americans, Swiss and tourists from elsewhere did a noble job in taking the teetotalling Qatari’s quota there.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
As salmon and steelhead migration quota are reached, water releases will be decreased throughout the second half of June, according to Ayalin.
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Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
When tested, the key returned a quota exhaustion error, indicating that attackers had found it first and were actively using it before anyone in the organization had noticed.
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Santhosh Jayaprakash,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quota
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The Americans, Swiss and tourists from elsewhere did a noble job in taking the teetotalling Qatari’s quota there.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
As salmon and steelhead migration quota are reached, water releases will be decreased throughout the second half of June, according to Ayalin.
—
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
When tested, the key returned a quota exhaustion error, indicating that attackers had found it first and were actively using it before anyone in the organization had noticed.
—
Santhosh Jayaprakash,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
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The sheriff's office reopened portions of the investigation roughly three years ago, reviewing thousands of case files and conducting interviews with Mansfield with assistance from federal and state authorities.
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Temperatures will decline slightly Friday and Saturday across portions of the UK and France, but the more significant relief for these areas will come Sunday as the heat dome continues to shift eastward.
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Newton isn't the only analyst seeing potential for a rebound in the shares.
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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In another part of Queens, the Creedmoor psychiatric campus will see 2,000 new housing units on about 50 acres.
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Matthews is part of an outfield that is producing almost nothing offensively.
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The expected vote percentage, or EEVP, is an estimate of the total number of votes that will eventually be certified.
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According to FactSet, 71% of analysts recommend buying the stock, the highest percentage in 15 years.
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FactSet tracks the distribution of individual stock ratings; there have not been a higher proportion of Buys back to 2009.
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The art was in selection, proportion and rhythm.
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Iyanla Vanzant, the program’s host, chided Holmes for squandering much of her fortune, buying properties and paying allowances to hangers-on.
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At present, Wood’s salary stands at $504,799 per year with a $60,000 housing allowance and a 10% annual performance incentive.
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When the ship makes its maiden voyage in 2027, a certain allotment of cargo space will be reserved for DHL.
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Hoylman-Sigal also said that this allotment fund is aimed to inspire matching donations from private donors, with some $12 million already raised, according to the Times.
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“Quota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quota. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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