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
Rather than set a perpetual quota for influencer content production, as was often the case with YouTube MCNs that would burn out video makers, Roblox’s middlemen generally obtain a game that already exists and then handle further development themselves.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Chinese government sets quotas for foreign films, and its censors ban content sensitive to Chinese history and politics.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
Moreover, top universities have higher admissions quotas for students from wealthier provinces.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The magazine is also notorious for having strict deadlines and quotas.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2025
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2025
The Chinese government sets quotas for foreign films, and its censors ban content sensitive to Chinese history and politics.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
Moreover, top universities have higher admissions quotas for students from wealthier provinces.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The magazine is also notorious for having strict deadlines and quotas.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
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That response was to a question specifically about inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, who missed the Broncos’ final two regular-season games with a hamstring injury and was one of the only players not on the field during a brief portion of Friday’s workout open to reporters.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Credit card interest rates represent a significant portion of financial institutions’ revenue.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ole Miss, like FSU, plays a very up-tempo offense and managed to get its share of chunk plays throughout the game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The former couple share three daughters — Rumer, 37, Scout, 34, and Tallulah, 31.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jennifer Lopez, for example, stepped out on December 6 in a slouchy shawl-collar cardigan that was equal parts festive and classic.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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For tougher soap scum, mix equal parts vinegar and dish soap in a microwave-safe bowl.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Dylan Curtis, who began coaching Heinricy on a club team in fifth grade, said her shooting percentage from deep has significantly improved in part because her game is more well-rounded now, particularly her ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Start small — perhaps allocating a modest percentage of your investments to gold and silver — and build over time.—
Sharon Wu,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement While most Iranians are too young to remember these horrors firsthand, a substantial proportion—those over 50—lived through them.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 162-foot superyacht, which recently left the construction hall at Feadship’s Aalsmeer facility after many months under wraps, offers both length and volume but remains wonderfully in proportion.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 Jan. 2026
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According to the filing, Pepsi allegedly reinforced that gap by offering Walmart promotional payments, allowances and data-sharing services that were not extended to other retailers.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The proposal also lays out how to spend money from California’s signature cap-and-trade program, which sets limits on greenhouse gas emissions and allows large polluters to buy and sell unused emission allowances at quarterly auctions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The play traces Chaudhuri’s family history from the Trail of Tears to her grandfather’s allotment in central Oklahoma.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will reassess each state’s allotment annually based on the state’s success at meeting the criteria in its application.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Quota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quota. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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