English dictionary
apportion
/@/'p/oU/r/S//@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
Synonyms allocateSource: WordNet 3.0
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give out as one's portion or share
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to <i>apportion</i> undivided rights; to <i>apportion</i> time among various employments.
Source: webster1913