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/
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 estate lawyer carefully apportions the inheritance among three siblings.
Apportion with proportion, avoid distortion!
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🎤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'.
Breakdown
ap- (to) + portion (a part or share) = apportion (to distribute parts or shares)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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