Cool MateQuota
UK //ˈkwəʊtə//US //ˈkwoʊtə//
Definition
A fixed share or limit of something that is allowed or required.
In simple words: A limit on how much of something can be done or made.
Examples
- The company set a quota of 100 units per day for each worker.
- She exceeded her sales quota for the month, earning a bonus.
- There is a quota on how many fish can be caught in this area.
- The government imposed a quota to control immigration numbers.
- Meeting the production quota is essential for the factory's success.
Usage notes
Used mostly in formal contexts, especially in business or organizational settings. Avoid in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
quota + of something
Memory hint
Think of 'quota' as a 'quota-t' for pizza; you can't eat more than your share!
Collocations
- sales quota
- production quota
- job quota
- quota system
- export quota
Synonyms
- limit
- allowance
- allocation
- share
- percentage
Antonyms
- unlimited
- no restriction
- free-for-all
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'quote'. 'Quota' refers to limits, while 'quote' relates to citing or pricing.
- Incorrectly used in plural form, should be 'quotas' when referring to multiple limits.