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

Officials from the Southern Nevada Water Authority, who are a part of the lawsuit, say the remaining allotment is not enough to supply southern Nevada's basic water needs. — James Powel, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Goldman's capital allotment, logistics on financing, and end-customers haven't been disclosed. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Workers also receive an annual allotment of six free concert tickets and may request two free tickets to each Live Nation festival based on availability. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

The program manages employee product benefit allocations, such as athletic apparel allotment and stipend programs. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 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