apportion — to divide something and share it out among several people or groups
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to divide something and share it out among several people or groups
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɔːrʃən/
Korean meaning: 나누어 배분하다, 할당하다
Korean pronunciation: 어**포**션
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy carefully apportioned the last slice among five hungry college students using a ruler.
- The government will apportion disaster relief funds based on the severity of damage in each region.
- She apportioned her inheritance equally among her three cats, much to her relatives' dismay.
apportion
VERB//əˈpɔːrʃən//
to divide something and share it out among several people or groups
The cafeteria worker apportions pizza slices equally among hungry students
Apportion with proportion, avoid distortion!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'apportioner', derived from 'a-' (to) + 'portion' (part, share). The word ultimately comes from Latin 'portio' meaning 'part' or 'share'.
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy carefully apportioned the last slice among five hungry college students using a ruler.”
“The government will apportion disaster relief funds based on the severity of damage in each region.”
“She apportioned her inheritance equally among her three cats, much to her relatives' dismay.”
“The committee apportioned speaking time fairly among all candidates during the debate.”
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