noun
- The act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan.
- usage: "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"
- synonyms: allotment, apportionment, allocation, parceling, parcelling, assignation
verb
- Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose.
- usage: "I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip"
- Give out as one's portion or share.
- synonyms: share, divvy up, portion out, apportion, deal
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