quota

/ˈkwoʊtə/ · noun

Meaning

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.
A restriction on the import of something to a specific quantity.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

portion(English)share(English)allotment(English)allocation(English)ration(English)rationing(English)fraction(English)amount(English)quickie(English)droop(English)quotas(English)noc(English)

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Sources

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