Definitions

1. noun

A limited amount or proportion of something allowed or required, especially by law or regulation.

“The company was given a quota of 500 units to produce within the next quarter.”

2. noun

A fixed number of students or employees that can be admitted or employed at an institution or organization.

“The university has a quota of 20 international students per semester.”

3. verb

To assign or set a quota for something.

“The manager will quota the team’s production targets for the upcoming year.”