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

1. a distribution in shares