Meaning of the word "quota system" in English

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quota system

US /ˈkwoʊtə ˌsɪstəm/
UK /ˈkwoʊtə ˌsɪstəm/
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Noun

1.

a system where a fixed share of something is allocated to a group or person

Example:
The company implemented a quota system for sales targets.
Many universities use a quota system for admitting students from different regions.
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