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quota
[/ˈkwoʊtə/]
noun
feminine
pl: quotas
cota
1.
A fixed share or proportion that a person or group is entitled to or must contribute
Each country has a quota for fish exports.
Cada país tem uma cota para exportações de peixe.
2.
A limited number or amount of something allowed or required
The sales team needs to meet their monthly quota.
O time de vendas precisa atingir sua cota mensal.
3.
A system or policy that allocates limited resources or positions proportionally
The university implemented an admissions quota for disadvantaged students.
A universidade implementou uma cota de admissão para estudantes desfavorecidos.
Synonyms
allotment
allocation
share
portion
allowance
Antonyms
unlimited
unrestricted
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cota
Most common term used in business and governmental contexts
São Paulo
cota
Standard usage in commercial and industrial sectors
Portugal
quota
Alternative spelling used alongside 'cota'; common in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet one's quota
exceed quota
fall short of quota
quota system
import quota
export quota
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