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IELTS word

quota

/ˈkwoʊtə/noun

English definition

a fixed amount that is allowed or required

Common phrases / collocations

  1. daily quota
  2. production quota
  3. meet a quota

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The worker filled the daily quota of six crates.

  2. 2.

    The team met its production quota.

  3. 3.

    The country set a quota on imports.

Visual learning

See the meaning

An orchard worker finishes filling the last of six matching fruit crates arranged in one designated packing area.
a fixed amount that is allowed or required
1six crates are required
2last crate is filled
six crates are required→last crate is filled