quota
//ˈkwoʊ.tə//
Noun
quotaSingular
quotasPlural
1
A fixed share or amount that is officially allowed or required.
Each salesperson has a monthly quota to meet.
2
A limited quantity of a particular product that is permitted to be produced, exported, or imported.
The government imposed a quota on the import of foreign cars.
3
A target number or proportion of people to be admitted, hired, or selected.
The company set a quota for hiring new graduates this year.