Definition of APPORTION

apportion

Meanings

Verb

  • distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
  • give out as one's portion or share
  • To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
  • Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French apportionner, from Old French aporcioner, from Late Latin apportionare, from Latin ad + portio. See portion.

Synonyms

allocate, allot, deal, dispense, divvy up, parcel out, portion out, share, share out

Scrabble Score: 13

apportion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
apportion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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