share-out
/'ʃeəaut/
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Definition
Noun: 1. An act of distributing something among a group of people: A "share-out" refers to the process of dividing and giving portions of something, such as money, goods, or responsibilities, to multiple participants or recipients. 2. The result or instance of such a distribution: It can also refer to the portion that is distributed or the event of the distribution itself.
Usage
- "Share-out" is typically used as a countable noun.
- It often describes the fair or agreed-upon division of something among members of a group, team, or partnership.
- Common contexts include business profits, collective winnings, communal resources, or tasks.
Examples
- Noun:
- After the successful project, the team had a share-out of the bonus. (The team distributed the bonus money among themselves.)
- The share-out of the inheritance caused some disagreement among the siblings. (The division of the inherited property led to disputes.)
- We need to organize a fair share-out of the remaining supplies. (We must arrange an equitable distribution of the leftover materials.)
Advanced Usage
- "To have a share-out": To conduct or participate in a distribution.
- The club members decided to have a share-out of the fundraising profits.
- "During the share-out": Referring to the time or process when distribution occurs.
- Several issues were resolved during the share-out of responsibilities.
Variants and Related Words
- Share (verb/noun): The core word meaning to have, use, or give a part of something with others.
- Distribution (noun): A more general term for the act of giving things out to people.
- Allocation (noun): The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Synonyms
- Division: The action of separating something into parts.
- Apportionment: The action or result of sharing something out.
- Dispensation: The act of distributing or supplying something.
Related Phrases
- Profit-sharing: A system where employees receive a share of the company's profits.
- Booty share-out: (Specific/Historical) The division of loot or plunder among pirates or soldiers.
Notes
- "Share-out" is a compound noun formed from the verb "share" and the adverb "out." It emphasizes the action and result of distributing something that was held collectively.
- It is less common than the simpler noun "share" but is used for clarity when focusing specifically on the act of distribution.
Noun
- a distribution in shares