GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Quota (kwōˈtȧ), n. [LL., fr. L. quota (sc. pars), fr. quotus which or what in number, of what number, how many, fr. quot how many, akin to quis, qui, who: cf. It. quota a share. See Who.]
1. A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division. “Quota of troops and money.” Motley.
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2. a share of effort required to be performed, or a share of resources required to be contributed to some common purpose.
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