Allotted: meaning, definitions and examples
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allotted
[ əˈlɒtɪd ]
assigned amount
The word 'allotted' refers to something that has been distributed or assigned to a particular person or purpose. It indicates a designated portion or share that has been officially given to someone. This term often appears in contexts involving resources, time, or responsibilities. For instance, a teacher may have given each student an allotted time to complete an exam. The usage implies a sense of organization and planning in the distribution process.
Synonyms
allocated, apportioned, assigned, designated, distributed
Examples of usage
- Each team member has an allotted task to complete.
- She was given an allotted time to speak during the meeting.
- The budget includes an allotted amount for each department.
- He used his allotted vacation days wisely.
- The charity received an allotted sum to distribute among the beneficiaries.
Translations
Translations of the word "allotted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atribuído
🇮🇳 नियुक्त
🇩🇪 zugewiesen
🇮🇩 ditugaskan
🇺🇦 призначений
🇵🇱 przydzielony
🇯🇵 割り当てられた
🇫🇷 attribué
🇪🇸 asignado
🇹🇷 tahsis edilmiş
🇰🇷 할당된
🇸🇦 مخصص
🇨🇿 přidělený
🇸🇰 pridelený
🇨🇳 分配的
🇸🇮 dodeljen
🇮🇸 úthlutaður
🇰🇿 белгіленген
🇬🇪 ბოძებული
🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş
🇲🇽 asignado
Etymology
The term 'allotted' originates from the verb 'allot', which comes from the Middle English 'alot', derived from the Old French 'alotter' meaning 'to assign'. The Old French term is based on the Latin 'allotare', where 'ad-' means 'to' and 'lotare' translates as 'to divide by lot'. In earlier uses, 'allot' implied a sense of portioning out something by chance or by means of an agreement. The evolution of the word has positioned it firmly within the contexts of distribution and assignment in the English language. By the 15th century, the modern usage of 'allot' and its inflected form 'allotted' became established, reflecting the growing emphasis on structured allocation of resources and responsibilities in various fields.