allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting something : apportionment

The allotment of a full page in the newspaper to each candidate is fair.

2

: something that is allotted

an allotment of time

especially, chiefly British : a plot of land let to an individual for cultivation

Synonyms of allotment

• subsidy
• grant
• appropriation
• allocation

Examples of allotment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told senators at a fiery hearing this week that the Pentagon is running short of cash, despite a massive $150 billion one-time allotment in last year's big budget bill. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

The business rarely sells out of its specific team allotments, and the prices can fluctuate during games depending on scores. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 20 July 2026

That could be tough to do with UConn, which has a smaller allotment of dynasty points – or a smaller NIL budget. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

Each team is allowed up to three two-way players at a time, and the Lakers have already announced their maximum allotment. — Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French alotement, from aloter "to allot" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting

2

: something allotted