Definition of Apportion

1. Verb. Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose. "They Apportion them the money"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip"


2. Verb. Give out as one's portion or share.
Exact synonyms: Deal, Divvy Up, Portion Out, Share
Entails: Divide, Part, Separate
Generic synonyms: Distribute, Give Out, Hand Out, Pass Out
Derivative terms: Apportionable, Deal, Share, Sharer, Sharing

Definition of Apportion

1. v. t. To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments.

Definition of Apportion

1. Verb. (transitive) To divide and distribute portions of a whole. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Apportion

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apportion

appointer
appointers
appointing
appointive
appointment
appointment book
appointment calendar
appointment diary
appointments
appointments and schedules
appointor
appointors
appoints
apport
apporter
apportion
apportionable
apportionateness
apportioned
apportioner
apportioners
apportioning
apportionment
apportionments
apportions
apports
apposable
appose
apposed
apposer

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