allotment — A portion or share of something distributed or assigned to a particular person or purpose; the action of allotting something.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A portion or share of something distributed or assigned to a particular person or purpose; the action of allotting something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɑːtmənt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave each group a 10-minute allotment to present their zombie apocalypse survival plan.
- My daily chocolate allotment is strictly limited to three pieces, or I turn into a sugar monster.
- The government increased the rice allotment for each family during the harvest season.
allotment
NOUN[/əˈlɑːtmənt/]
A portion or share of something distributed or assigned to a particular person or purpose; the action of allotting something.
A portion or share of something distributed or assigned to a particular person or purpose; the action of allotting something.
Each allotment brings commitment and excitement!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'aloter' meaning 'to divide by lots' or 'to assign portions.' The word combines the idea of giving someone their designated share or portion.
Breakdown
a- (to/toward) + lot (portion/share) + -ment (noun suffix indicating result or state)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher gave each group a 10-minute allotment to present their zombie apocalypse survival plan.”
“My daily chocolate allotment is strictly limited to three pieces, or I turn into a sugar monster.”
“The government increased the rice allotment for each family during the harvest season.”
“Dad's weekend allotment includes exactly two hours of TV remote control privileges.”
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