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English > 3 senses of the word quota:
NOUNquantityquotaa prescribed number
possessionquotaa proportional share assigned to each participant
communicationquotaa limitation / limitation on imports
quota > pronunciation
Soundskwow'tah
RhymesAlberta ... zeta: 68 rhymes with tah...
English > quota: 3 senses > noun 1, quantity
MeaningA prescribed number.
Example"all the salesmen met their quota for the month"
BroadernumberA concept of quantity involving zero and units
Catalanquota
Spanishcuota
English > quota: 3 senses > noun 2, possession
MeaningA proportional share assigned to each participant.
Broaderallotment, allocationA share set aside for a specific purpose
Catalanquota
Spanishcuota
English > quota: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA limitation / limitation on imports.
Example"the quota for Japanese imports was negotiated"
Broadertrade barrier, import barrierAny regulation or policy that restricts international trade