Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act or process of distributing something by allotting or apportioning: This refers to the systematic division and assignment of shares, portions, or resources according to a plan.
   • A portion or share of something that is set aside for a specific purpose or person: This refers to the specific amount or part that has been allocated to someone or something.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Act of distributing):

  • The allotment of tasks among team members was done fairly.
  • The government oversees the allotment of funds for public projects.

• Noun (A portion/share):

  • Each family received a small allotment of land to cultivate.
  • My weekly allotment of data is 5 gigabytes.

Advanced Usage

• "to have an allotment": In British English, this often specifically refers to having a small plot of land rented for growing vegetables or flowers.

  • He spends his weekends gardening on his allotment.

• "allotment of time": A specific amount of time assigned for an activity.

  • The speaker exceeded his allotted time.

Variants and Related Words

• Allot (verb): To give or assign a share or portion of something.

  • The manager will allot resources based on project needs.

• Allotted (adjective): Assigned or designated.

  • Please complete the work within the allotted timeframe.

Synonyms

• Allocation: The action or process of allocating or distributing something.
• Apportionment: The action or result of apportioning something.
• Assignment: A task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study; can also mean the allocation of a resource.
• Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things.

Related Phrases

• Allotment system: A formal system for distributing resources.
  • The company uses an allotment system to manage its annual budget.

Related Idioms

• One's fair allotment: One's deserved or appropriate share.
  • He felt he had received more than his fair allotment of blame for the mistake.

Noun

1. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
   • the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
2. a share set aside for a specific purpose