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Meaning of apportion in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈpɔrʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Verb

    apportion

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Old French apportionner or medieval Latin apportionare, from ad-‘to’ + portionare‘divide into portions’

    Definitions

    1. distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

    Examples

    • « I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis »
    • « I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip »
  2. 2. give out as one's portion or share

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