APPORTION

allocate, apportion

(verb) distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; “I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis”; “I’m allocating the rations for the camping trip”

share, divvy up, portion out, apportion, deal

(verb) give out as one’s portion or share

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

apportion (third-person singular simple present apportions, present participle apportioning, simple past and past participle apportioned)

(transitive) To divide and distribute portions of a whole.

(transitive) Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

Synonyms

• (divide and distribute): allocate, allot, dispense, parcel out, share out

Antonyms

• (divide and distribute): amass, concentrate, consolidate, gather, reassemble

Anagrams

• appointor

Source: Wiktionary

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Ap*por"tion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Apportioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Apportioning.] Etym: [OF. apportionner, LL. apportionare, fr. L. ad + portio. See Portion.]

Definition: To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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