quota
/ˈkwoʊtə/
noun
- A fixed share or amount of something that is officially allowed or required.
- Each salesperson has a monthly quota of ten new clients.
- She had already met her reading quota for the summer program.
- The country set a quota on how much rice could be imported.
- A number or percentage of people from a particular group that must be included in something, such as a job or school.
- Some people argue that quotas are unfair to other applicants.
- The university uses a quota system to ensure diversity in admissions.
- The company has a quota for hiring veterans.