Apportion: meaning, definitions and examples

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apportion

 

[ ษ™หˆpษ”ห.สƒษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

Apportion means to divide and distribute proportionally. In legal terms, it often refers to the allocation of resources or responsibilities based on a specific formula or criteria.

Synonyms

allocate, distribute, divide

Examples of usage

  • Each shareholder will receive dividends apportioned according to their percentage of ownership.
  • The costs will be apportioned among the tenants based on the square footage of their rented space.
Context #2 | Verb

budgeting

Apportion can also be used in the context of budgeting or financial planning. It involves allocating funds or resources to different categories or departments based on their needs or priorities.

Synonyms

allot, assign, dole out

Examples of usage

  • The finance committee will apportion the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • It is important to apportion resources wisely to ensure the success of the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "apportion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น distribuir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคญเคพเคœเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verteilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membagi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฟะพะดั–ะปัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozdzielaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†้…ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉpartir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ repartir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paylaลŸtฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„๋ฐฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุฒูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozdฤ›lit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozdeliลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†้…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razdeliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ deila

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรถlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ repartir

Etymology

The word 'apportion' originated from the Latin word 'apportionare', which means 'to divide into shares'. It has been used in legal and financial contexts for centuries to refer to the fair distribution of resources or responsibilities. The concept of apportionment has played a crucial role in ensuring equitable allocation of assets and funds in various systems of governance and finance.

See also: portioning, unapportioned.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,912, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.