Apportioning: meaning, definitions and examples

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apportioning

 

[ əˈpɔː.ʃənɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

allocate, assign, distribute.

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Word Description / Examples
allocate

Used when specifying a certain amount of resources, time, or responsibilities is being set aside for a specific purpose or task.

  • We need to allocate more funds to the marketing department
  • The project manager will allocate tasks to each team member
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.

  • Volunteers will distribute food to those in need
  • The manager will distribute the new equipment to each department
assign

Commonly used when giving a specific job, duty, or responsibility to someone. This term is frequently used in both educational and professional settings.

  • The teacher will assign homework to the students
  • The HR department will assign new duties to the staff

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.