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
Magnet enrollment was once tied strictly to racial quotas.
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
If a contender receives significantly more votes than needed to hit that quota, those extra votes are not discarded.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Jan. 2026
Carney told reporters that the quota would gradually increase, reaching about 70,000 vehicles in five years.
—Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
How well countries are able to work together to update quotas, share data and enforce rules as warming oceans shift where fish stocks are found and demand continues to grow will determine whether overfishing can be stopped.
—Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
If a contender receives significantly more votes than needed to hit that quota, those extra votes are not discarded.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 Jan. 2026
Carney told reporters that the quota would gradually increase, reaching about 70,000 vehicles in five years.
—Joshua Pearce, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
How well countries are able to work together to update quotas, share data and enforce rules as warming oceans shift where fish stocks are found and demand continues to grow will determine whether overfishing can be stopped.
—Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
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In addition, Walden has been Disney’s single-most instrumental player in building out the Disney+ and Hulu streaming services, and the units under her command provide a significant portion of the content that fuels the platforms.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Then, an on-foot portion requires quick ski removal and a speed hike.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Now, with roughly $404 million still available, Sakura Square is among more than 80 applicants hoping to secure a share of the next round of funding.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The company’s share of its agreement with California — $55 million — is barely a speck on its balance sheet; revenue for Alphabet, Google’s parent company, topped $102 billion in its most recent quarterly earnings report.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Israel and Egypt are vetting travelers, and the crossing is being overseen with international involvement, officials said, as part of efforts to prevent weapons smuggling while allowing limited humanitarian movement.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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For its part, the Post has run headlong into battle with the most powerful politician in the state and one of the most visible figures in Democratic politics.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Teams sporting white jerseys are 37-22 all time in the Super Bowl, a winning percentage of nearly 63%.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rather than closing, Bianco Restaurants will donate a percentage of revenue from all locations on Friday to the American Civil Liberties Union, a major nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to defending individual rights.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both Berry and Markle’s takes on minimalist outerwear harkens back to a certain style evocative of 1990s minimalism, where playful proportions and some nods to tailoring incorporated into statement coats.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Spielberg adds to a large proportion of Jewish artists to win all four of the top entertainment awards.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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While there are policies on each ship about personal allowances (typically one bottle of wine or champagne and 12 cans of a non-alcoholic beverage), anything that exceeds that is strictly prohibited.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, King Charles took his efforts one step further by cutting off Andrew's private security and allowance.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Legroom allotments have been steadily decreasing over the years in order for airlines to boost profits, despite the complaints of fliers.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Range Rider Jim Powers rides around cattle in grazing allotments in the Antelope Basin of the Beaverhead National Forest in Montana.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Quota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quota. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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