No. 2,330 in German
kontingent
"Kontingent" in English means "quota" or "allotment," referring to a share, quantity, or limit designated for a specific purpose.
In a sentence
Das Unternehmen hat ein Kontingent an neuen Arbeitsplätzen bereitgestellt.
The company has allocated a contingent of new jobs.
Used to mean 'a reserved or allocated portion' in terms of workforce.
Für die Konferenz stehen nur begrenzte Kontingente an Eintrittskarten zur Verfügung.
For the conference, only a limited contingent of tickets is available.
Refers to 'a limited stock or number' of tickets in context of availability.
Das Land entsandte ein Kontingent von Truppen als Teil der internationalen Mission.
The country dispatched a contingent of troops as part of the international mission.
Indicates 'a group or unit' assigned or sent for a specific purpose.
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