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quota

/ˈkwoʊtə/
Meanings

  • a quantity or amount considered as a norm or average

    - "The quota for sugar exports was exceeded last month."
    - "The company's sales quota for the quarter was not met."
Synonyms

allocation , allotment , apportionment , quotum
Rhymes
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quota , mota , ota , mota-hota
Homophones
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  1. quota (en) : a quantity or amount considered as a norm or average

  2. quote (en) : a statement or a set of statements, often repeated, that express a particular opinion or point of view.

Variants
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quota , quotas
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singular form: quota, plural form: quotas

Etymology
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from Latin 'quota' meaning 'how much'

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  1. quota share: A quota share is a type of quota that is allocated to different parties or groups based on their respective shares or proportions. For example, in an insurance company, different agents or brokers may be allocated different quota shares based on their respective sales performance or market shares.

  2. proportional quota: A proportional quota is a type of quota that is allocated to different parties or groups based on their respective proportions or shares of the total population or market. For example, in an election, different political parties may be allocated different proportional quotas based on their respective shares of the total number of registered voters. Similarly, in a market, different product categories or brands may be allocated different proportional quotas based on their respective shares of the total market size or revenue.

  3. fixed quota: A fixed quota is a type of quota that is allocated to different parties or groups based on a predetermined or fixed amount or quantity. For example, in an employment setting, a company may establish a fixed quota for the number of new hires it will make during a given period. Similarly, in a production setting, a factory may establish a fixed quota for the number of units it will produce during a given period.

  4. target quota: A target quota is a type of quota that is established as a goal or objective for a party or group to achieve during a given period. For example, in a sales setting, a company may establish a target quota for the number of units it wants to sell during a given period. Similarly, in a production setting, a factory may establish a target quota for the number of units it wants to produce during a given period.

  5. normative quota: A normative quota is a type of quota that is based on a standard, rule, or guideline that is considered to be desirable, acceptable, or ideal for a given situation or context. For example, in an educational setting, a university may establish a normative quota for the number of students it wants to admit during a given period based on academic merit, potential for success, and other desirable qualities. Similarly, in a business setting, a company may establish a normative quota for the number of employees it wants to hire during a given period based on skills, experience, and other desirable qualities that are considered essential for success in the business.

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In various cultures, the concept of a quota is used to ensure fair representation or allocation of resources. For example, in the United States, affirmative action policies are used to establish quotas for underrepresented groups in education, employment, and other areas. Similarly, in many countries, quotas are used to ensure gender balance in political representation.

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