as in portion
something belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual member of a group
you need to meet your sales quota, or you'll be put on probation
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Recent Examples of quota
McVay is not convinced, however, that protectionist quotas are the answer, meaning the production community is unlikely to lobby for them in a meaningful way.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The Washington Examiner reported in September that the DEA, which is in charge of setting drug allotment quotas, has been largely uncooperative to congressional requests to alleviate the shortage.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
Working on the floor is physically demanding, and the daily quotas and focus on punctuality by clocking in undoubtedly shapes your work ethic.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
If quotas are too high, sellers are more likely to miss targets, become demotivated and leave.
—Sean Brophy, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
The Washington Examiner reported in September that the DEA, which is in charge of setting drug allotment quotas, has been largely uncooperative to congressional requests to alleviate the shortage.
—Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
Working on the floor is physically demanding, and the daily quotas and focus on punctuality by clocking in undoubtedly shapes your work ethic.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
If quotas are too high, sellers are more likely to miss targets, become demotivated and leave.
—Sean Brophy, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quota
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Golden State didn’t qualify for the Las Vegas portion of the tournament.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Landeskog did not remain on the ice for the full team portion of the morning skate.Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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EchoStar shares, which closed at $26.13 on Monday, were at $21.99 on Thursday, a sign that investors weren’t pleased with the sale falling apart — although the earnings report could have played into the decline.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Berkshire also added more than 400,000 shares of pool equipment wholesale distributor Pool Corp. (POOL+3.51%), valued at about $152 million.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Was your family still part of the organization when you were cast out?Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The region’s dry and warmer-than-usual weather has been caused, in part, by a strong high-pressure ridge that parked itself high in the atmosphere over much of the country for several weeks.Denise Chow, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Young men support her as well, but by much smaller percentages.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those signatures must be from a percentage of voters statewide.Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In fact, the house as a whole looks odd: Nothing feels particularly lived in, the proportions are off, the window far too small.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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If the parties get their ways, those proportions could change after Tuesday.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Also included were a 15% increase to retirement benefits and a 47% increase to meal allowance.Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Now, the Daily Mail newspaper reports that King Charles has broken his brother’s financial ties, and instructed royal accountants to cease payments of this allowance.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
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He will also be invited to create a capsule collection for ICICLE, and receive a fabric allotment from the Alliance for European Flax, Linen & Hemp, among other prizes.Tina Isaac-Goizé, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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The Washington Examiner reported in September that the DEA, which is in charge of setting drug allotment quotas, has been largely uncooperative to congressional requests to alleviate the shortage.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Quota.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quota. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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