Definitions for: Apportion


[v] 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"
[v] give out as one's portion or share



Webster (1913) Definition: Ap*por"tion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Apportioned; p.
pr. & vb. n. Apportioning.] [OF. apportionner, LL.
apportionare, fr. L. ad + portio. See Portion.]
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.

Synonyms: allocate, deal, divvy up, portion out, share

See Also: allot, assign, award, distribute, divide, give away, give out, grant, hand out, part, portion, present, ration, ration out, reallocate, reapportion, separate

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