Apportioning: meaning, definitions and examples
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apportioning
[ əˈpɔː.ʃənɪŋ ]
legal term
Apportioning is the act of dividing or distributing something among multiple parties according to a particular plan or formula. It is often used in the context of allocating resources, responsibilities, or costs.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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allocate |
Used when specifying a certain amount of resources, time, or responsibilities is being set aside for a specific purpose or task.
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distribute |
Refers to the act of spreading or delivering items, resources, or information to multiple recipients. This term can be used in various contexts including logistics, marketing, and charity.
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assign |
Commonly used when giving a specific job, duty, or responsibility to someone. This term is frequently used in both educational and professional settings.
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Examples of usage
- The judge will apportion the estate among the heirs based on the will.
- The company apportioned the project budget according to each department's needs.
Translations
Translations of the word "apportioning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repartição
🇮🇳 वितरण
🇩🇪 Verteilung
🇮🇩 pembagian
🇺🇦 розподіл
🇵🇱 podział
🇯🇵 配分 (はいぶん)
🇫🇷 répartition
🇪🇸 repartición
🇹🇷 dağıtım
🇰🇷 분배 (bunbae)
🇸🇦 توزيع
🇨🇿 rozdělení
🇸🇰 rozdelenie
🇨🇳 分配 (fēnpèi)
🇸🇮 razdelitev
🇮🇸 dreifing
🇰🇿 бөліну
🇬🇪 განაწილება
🇦🇿 bölüşdürmə
🇲🇽 repartición
Etymology
The word 'apportioning' originated from the Middle French word 'apportionner', which means to divide into portions. It entered the English language in the 16th century and has been used in legal contexts to refer to the fair distribution of assets or responsibilities ever since.
See also: apportionable, apportionment, misapportion.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,752, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22750 unprejudiced
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- 22752 apportioning
- 22753 flitting
- 22754 rusting
- 22755 silverware
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