apportion
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transitive verb \ə-ˈpȯr-shən\ap·por·tionedap·por·tion·ing\-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Definition of APPORTION
: to divide and share out according to a plan; especially : to make a proportionate division or distribution of
— ap·por·tion·able \-shə-nə-bəl\ adjective
Examples of APPORTION
- The proceeds from the auction will be apportioned among the descendents.
- Apportion the expenses between the parties involved.
- The agency apportions water from the lake to residents.
Origin of APPORTION
Middle French apportionner, from a- (from Latin ad-) + portionner to portion
First Known Use: 1574
Related to APPORTION
- Antonyms
- misallocate
Rhymes with APPORTION
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