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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of quota
Their demands for quota reforms became demands for Sheikh Hasina to step down.
—
Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
And finally… Individual players must have quotas of luck to use each season.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
For the past two decades, employers have exhausted the quota every year.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The likes of Bradley, Quansah and Elliott were still classed as under-21s, although all three will become part of the homegrown quota this season as they were all born before January 1, 2004.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for quota
Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 16 May 2025
And finally… Individual players must have quotas of luck to use each season.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 15 May 2025
For the past two decades, employers have exhausted the quota every year.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The likes of Bradley, Quansah and Elliott were still classed as under-21s, although all three will become part of the homegrown quota this season as they were all born before January 1, 2004.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for quota
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
Noun
-
Both renditions incorporated portions of the original Addams Family theme song.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2025
-
Musk has also sought to operate Starlink, his satellite-internet company, in South Africa, but has balked at a law requiring foreign tech firms to sell a portion of their local subsidiaries to shareholders who are Black or historically disadvantaged.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 June 2025
Noun
-
The number of mid-level touring artists dropped from 19% to 12% recently, while even superstars saw their share decrease from 44% to 36%.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
-
As part of the deal, a new company listed in Sydney will acquire all outstanding shares of Soul Patts and Brickworks.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
Norton’s basic antivirus omits VPN protection, but a no-limits VPN is part of all Norton’s security suites.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
-
This may force the 76-year-old, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, to cancel the traditional Boxing Day shoot, which is described as a central part of the royal family’s holiday plans.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
-
Monastir’s defense remains a hallmark, boasting the lowest opponent field goal percentage and an elite block rate, supported by their local core.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
-
Studies show that regularly practicing HIIT lowers body fat percentage and improves body composition.24 HIIT workouts may include sprinting, running, pushups, squats, or burpees for short intervals, followed by breaks.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
As the proportion of individuals aged 60 and above grows, the strain on healthcare and homecare services... is becoming more apparent.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
-
The proportion of irrigated land was also found to be a strong predictor of metal levels exceeding safe thresholds.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
Of these, Planet Fitness seems to be the one that Wall Street analysts are identifying as a beneficiary, in part because its cheaper membership plans could be covered entirely by the tax-free allowance.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
-
Belgium introduced a pension bonus for those working beyond retirement age and offers special allowances for those in stressful jobs.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
The basic allotment is the base amount of funding districts get per student.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
-
This is essentially what the Big Ten has proposed (and the SEC hasn’t yet pushed back on) for the next round of College Football Playoff expansion, just with fewer leagues and the bid allotments locked in for conferences.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Quota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quota. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share