allotted
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Definition
AdjectiveGiven or assigned as a share, portion, or task. It describes something that has been officially designated or distributed to someone.
Usage
The word "allotted" is used to describe something (such as time, space, a task, or resources) that has been formally or officially assigned to a person, group, or purpose. It often implies a sense of fixed distribution or a specific allowance.
Examples
- Each speaker was given their allotted time of ten minutes.
- He completed his allotted tasks for the day.
- The team worked within their allotted budget.
- Please park in your allotted space.
Advanced Usage
- "as per allotted": According to what has been assigned.
- Resources were distributed as per allotted shares.
- Used in formal or administrative contexts to describe fixed parameters.
- The project must be completed within the allotted timeframe.
Variants and Related Words
- Allot (verb): To give or assign a share, portion, or task.
- The manager will allot the new offices next week.
- Allotment (noun): The action of allotting or the portion allotted.
- His allotment of land was small but fertile.
Synonyms
- Assigned
- Designated
- Apportioned
- Allocated
Antonyms
- Unassigned
- Unallocated
Adjective
- given as a task
- her allotted chores