quota

/ˈkwoʊtə/noun

A fixed number or share that is set as a limit or target.

Example sentences

“The sales team hit its monthly quota two days early.”
“The country sets a strict quota on the number of fish each boat can catch.”

Neutral administrative word: import quotas, hiring quotas. You 'meet' or 'fill' a quota.

Synonyms for quota

allocation
share
allowance

Related words

targetSomething you aim for; a goal you are trying to reach.metricA number used to measure and track how well a business, team, or process is performing.revenueThe money that a business, government, or organization takes in from a particular source.milestoneA significant moment or achievement in someone's life, a project, or history.expenseMoney paid out for something; the cost of a purchase or activity.objectiveBased on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; fair and unbiased.