Apportion (Verb)
Meaning 1
Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; "I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The government will apportion disaster relief funds to the most affected areas.
- She had to apportion the remaining test questions to each section of the exam.
- He decided to apportion his daily time between work, exercise and leisure activities.
- The mayor announced plans to apportion public land for affordable housing projects.
- They worked together to apportion the party's budget between decorations and live music.
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Meaning 2
Give out as one's portion or share.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The company will apportion the funds according to the different department's needs and requirements.
- Each of the three siblings will apportion a third of the family inheritance after the reading of the will.
- The charity will apportion the donations to the various causes and organizations they support.
- The court will apportion the blame and fines amongst the parties involved in the lawsuit.
- The government will apportion the land for the new development project according to the city's master plan.