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QUOTA | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary Meaning of quota in English quota noun [ C ] us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈkwoʊ.t̬ə / uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈkwəʊ.tə / Add to word list Add to word list a fixed , limited amount or number that is officially allowed : The country now has a quota on immigration . figurative The class contains the usual quota (= number ) of troublemakers . General words for size and amount allowance amount as many as many as bulk C-ration extent haul level load-bearing lot magnitude much no amount of idiom occurrence order order of magnitude quotient strong yay See more results » (Definition of quota from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) quota | Intermediate English quota noun [ C ] us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈkwoʊ·t̬ə / Add to word list Add to word list a number , amount , or share that is officially allowed or necessary : A bill before Congress would impose import quotas that could save 3700 jobs . (Definition of quota from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) quota | Business English quota noun [ C ] uk Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio / ˈkwəʊtə / us Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio Add to word list Add to word list a fixed limit on the amount of something that someone is allowed to have or is expected to do: an annual/monthly/daily quota The annual quota of 140,000 green cards is far lower than the demand . impose/introduce/set a quota This fiscal year , Congress set a quota of 65,000 visas . fill/meet/reach a quota Under the plan , private companies are legally required to fill a 3% quota with young employees . lift/reduce/raise a quota Many agricultural quotas will be lifted . production quotas See also disabled quota IMF quota import quota job quota (Definition of quota from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of quota quota But not everyone believes quotas are the answer. From Business Insider The 2008 law bars police and sheriffs' offices from setting or even suggesting arrest quotas. From NOLA.com Just adding myself to that military divorce quota ! From Huffington Post The rule breaks down the requirements to include quotas for cellulosic biofuels, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and traditional renewable fuel. From Ars Technica The two front-runners have both vowed to improve the situation with tighter border control and quotas. From TIME Should we force more women into a particular field that they themselves are not naturally enthused for the sake of meeting a quota ? From TIME The main differences are the racial quotas, the themes and the enrollment process. From Los Angeles Times The report called for an electronic trading system for energy quotas. From TIME Who would -- who can really on logical grounds defend sugar quotas? From Heritage.org Points and quota systems have been ruled unconstitutional throughout the years. From Huffington Post Hiring a consultant to meet a quota or as a mere symbol is a true mistake. From Huffington Post Sustainable hunting quotas are only possible if research on abundance is up-to-date and unaccounted for instances of poaching are kept very low. From National Geographic It imposed strict export quotas in 2010, saying it was trying to curtail pollution and preserve resources. From Reuters The company is also flexible, claiming it will work with customers to increase their quota should they need additional space. From International Business Times These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. Collocations with quota quota These are words often used in combination with quota . Click on a collocation to see more examples of it. annual quota The arrangements for a special annual quota are kept under review. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 catch quota It therefore seems to me that if we permitted a catch quota system, we might find that the quotas were not taken up. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 daily quota Applications must be made in advance, and are granted automatically until the daily quota is full. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. See all collocations with quota What is the pronunciation of quota ? Translations of quota in Chinese (Traditional) 定額，限額，配額… See more in Chinese (Simplified) 定额，限额，配额… See more in Spanish cupo, cuota [feminine, singular]… See more in Portuguese cota, cota [feminine]… See more in Japanese in Turkish in French in Catalan in Dutch in Czech in Danish in Indonesian in Thai in Vietnamese in Polish in Swedish in Malay in German in Norwegian in Korean in Ukrainian in Italian 数量制限, 割当, 割（わ）り当（あ）て… See more kota, kontenjan, pay… See more quota [masculine], quota… See more quota… See more quota… See more kvóta, podíl… See more kvote… See more kuota… See more โควตา… See more hạn ngạch… See more kontyngent, limit, udział… See more kvot… See more kuota… See more die Quote… See more kvote [masculine], kvote, tildeling… See more 할당량… See more частка, квота… See more quota… See more Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! Translator tool Browse quorate Quorn quorum quorum sensing quota quota sample quota system quota-free quotability More meanings of quota IMF quota job quota quota-free disabled quota import quota quota sample quota system See all meanings Word of the Day bae UK Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio /beɪ/ US Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio /beɪ/ someone you love; a boyfriend or girlfriend About this Blog It’s a dirty business: the metaphorical use of ‘dirty’ April 29, 2026 Read More New Words superworker May 04, 2026 More new words has been added to list To top AI Assistant Contents English Intermediate Business Examples Collocations Translations AI Assistant Cambridge Dictionary +Plus My profile +Plus help Log out English (US) Change English (UK) English (US) Español Português 中文 (简体) 正體中文 (繁體) Dansk Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Norsk Polski Русский Türkçe Tiếng Việt Svenska Українська 日本語 한국어 ગુજરાતી தமிழ் తెలుగు বাঙ্গালি मराठी हिंदी Follow us Choose a dictionary Recent and Recommended Definitions Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English English Learner’s Dictionary Essential British English Essential American English Grammar and thesaurus Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English Grammar Thesaurus Pronunciation British and American pronunciations with audio English Pronunciation Translation Click on the arrows to change the translation direction. 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