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
The new General Audiovisual Communication Law only counts productions in Spanish or Spain’s co-official languages toward the investment quota.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Authorities in Kinshasa said the ban would be replaced by annual quotas.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Last year, the quota was 231,485 tons (210,000 metric tons), which still wasn’t enough to meet demand.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Employers must also disclose whether the system measures productivity quotas, how quotas may change, and what adverse actions may result from noncompliance.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Authorities in Kinshasa said the ban would be replaced by annual quotas.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Last year, the quota was 231,485 tons (210,000 metric tons), which still wasn’t enough to meet demand.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Employers must also disclose whether the system measures productivity quotas, how quotas may change, and what adverse actions may result from noncompliance.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
Noun
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With high traffic roadways running over many portions of the creek, having ample eyes on the area is a beneficial first step.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the reading portion of the exam, nearly a quarter of MPS students met or exceeded grade-level benchmarks in reading, while about 73% scored below expectations.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Many of those that still produce a large share of their products in cities and towns such as Geneva, Vevey, and Zurich—like Nestlé’s Nespresso coffee arm, DSM-Firmenich, and heavy industrial equipment makers like ABB and Hitachi Energy—are unusual in being able to do so competitively.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Merck’s shares jumped over 5%, amid an announcement that deputy CEO Kai Beckmann will take the reins currently held by CEO Belén Garijo.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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University budgets at risk International students typically pay significantly higher tuition rates compared to their American peers, often becoming a large part of a university's bottom line.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The tricky part is that a low running cost won't necessarily save you money in the long run.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Their defense has forced turnovers and limited opponents' success in the red zone, a unit strength that matches up well against a 49ers offense that ranks low in red zone touchdown percentage.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The survey discovered that tablets have the highest proportion of ownership among children compared to any other device, with 47 percent of children aged 0 to 8 owning their own.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Researching so rich and complex a life became Richardson’s true journey, one of epic proportions.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Parents can set up savings goals and assign chores for an allowance through the apps, too.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Several comments submitted by the public in advance of the meeting framed the 250-foot-tall allowance as a bait-and-switch move by the developer.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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In addition, students were given 3,000 tickets more than their usual 5,000 allotment.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Sep. 2025
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In collaboration with families who have long been connected to this land, our research team at the University of California, Davis is working to clarify ownership records, document ecological conditions and share information to help allottees access and use their allotments.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Quota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quota. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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