quota

English

/ˈkwoʊtə/

noun
Definitions
  • A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division.
  • A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.
  • (business) A restriction on the import of something to a specific quantity.

Etymology

Derived from Latin quota pars, quota.

Origin

Latin

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