Meaning of apportion in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

    Derived terms

  2. 2. give out as one's portion or share

    Derived terms

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