quota
|quo-ta|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkwoʊtə/
🇬🇧
/ˈkwəʊtə/
fixed share
Etymology
Etymology Information
'quota' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'quota pars,' where 'quota' meant 'how great a part.'
Historical Evolution
'quota' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'quota pars' and eventually became the modern English word 'quota'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a certain part or share,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a fixed share or amount.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fixed share or amount of something that a person or group is entitled to receive or is bound to contribute.
The company has a quota for hiring new employees each year.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39