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Definition of Allotment
1. Noun. A share set aside for a specific purpose.
Exact synonyms: Allocation
Generic synonyms: Part, Percentage, Portion, Share
Specialized synonyms: Reallocation, Quota
Derivative terms: Allocate
Generic synonyms: Part, Percentage, Portion, Share
Specialized synonyms: Reallocation, Quota
Derivative terms: Allocate
2. Noun. The act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan. "The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"
Exact synonyms: Allocation, Apportioning, Apportionment, Assignation, Parceling, Parcelling
Specialized synonyms: Grant, Subsidisation, Subsidization, Reallocation, Reallotment, Reapportionment, Deal, Rationing, Parcel, Portion, Share
Generic synonyms: Distribution
Derivative terms: Allocate, Allot, Apportion, Assign, Parcel, Parcel
Specialized synonyms: Grant, Subsidisation, Subsidization, Reallocation, Reallotment, Reapportionment, Deal, Rationing, Parcel, Portion, Share
Generic synonyms: Distribution
Derivative terms: Allocate, Allot, Apportion, Assign, Parcel, Parcel
Definition of Allotment
1. n. The act of allotting; assignment.
Definition of Allotment
1. Noun. The act of allotting; assignment. ¹
2. Noun. That which is allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct party. ¹
3. Noun. (legal) The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person. ¹
4. Noun. (British) A plot of land rented from the council for growing fruit and vegetables. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Allotment
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