quota UK /ˈkwəʊ.tə/US /ˈkwoʊ.tə/ noun3 •A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.Captain Olimar: 'We have to work harder on finding some truly valuable treasures. The sooner we hit our quota, the sooner I can get back to my wife and kids on Hocotate.' — 2020 •A restriction on the import of something to a specific quantity. •A proportional part or share; the share or proportion assigned to each in a division. formsquotas