Quota

Pronunciation: /ˈkwoʊtə/

Quota (noun)

  1. A fixed amount of work or sales that someone must complete within a set time.
  2. A limited share of something that each group is allowed to have or use.
  3. A rule that sets the maximum number or amount of goods, people, or actions allowed.

Examples

  • The quota limits how much work one person can do each day.
  • The quota controls the amount of work staff can complete daily.