Definition

1. Verb:
   • To divide and assign something according to a plan or proportion: To distribute or allocate shares of something, often based on a specific rule, formula, or for a particular purpose.
   • To allot or distribute as a share: To give out portions of a whole to different people or groups.

Examples of Usage

• Verb:
  • The manager will apportion the tasks among the team members based on their expertise.
  • The committee must apportion the available funds fairly between the two departments.
  • How should we apportion the blame for this failure?

Advanced Usage

• "to apportion something to/among/between": This structure specifies the recipients of the distribution.
  • The land was apportioned to the heirs according to the will.
  • The budget has been apportioned among the various projects.

Variants and Related Words

• Apportionment (n): The act of apportioning; the result of this division.

  • The apportionment of seats in the legislature is based on population.

• Reapportion (v): To apportion again, especially to redistribute political representation.

  • After the census, the state had to reapportion its congressional districts.

Synonyms

• Allocate: To set apart for a specific purpose.
• Distribute: To give out or deliver to multiple recipients.
• Allot: To give or assign as a share or portion.
• Prorate: To divide, distribute, or assess proportionally.

Related Phrases

• Apportion liability/responsibility: To assign shares of legal or moral responsibility.
  • The court will apportion liability between the two drivers involved in the accident.

Verb

1. give out as one's portion or share
2. distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
   • I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis
   • I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip