allotted

adjective

al·​lot·​ted ə-ˈlä-təd 

: assigned or distributed as a portion, share, or lot

finished in the allotted time

Silently, all the creatures filed to their allotted places.

—Brian Jacques

The teacher had exhausted his allotted sick leave after weakness in his vocal muscles made it impossible for him to teach.

—Education Week

Examples of allotted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To measure upper body strength, adults performed as many arm curls as possible within the allotted time. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Aug. 2026

However, both are within allotted timeframes to correct these violations. — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

And unlike other golden passport programs, applicants aren't required to permanently relocate to the archipelago for an allotted period of time or purchase real estate there. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

For the most success, it is still recommended to follow a healthy eating pattern, like the Mediterranean diet, within the allotted eating time frame. — Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 28 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of allot

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for allotted

• besotted
• boycotted
• carotid
• parotid
• unspotted
• blotted
• clotted
• dotted
• jotted
• knotted
• plotted
• potted