verb
apportion
Apportion (verb) means to split something into parts and give a share of it to each person.
verb
1
To split something into parts and give a share of it to each person.
"The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
2
To share something out fairly, giving each person their proper amount.
"The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."
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Etymology
Came from Middle French apportionner, from Old French aporcioner, from Late Latin apportionare, from Latin ad plus portio. By surface analysis, it is ap- plus portion.
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Rhymes for apportion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of apportion?
"apportion" (verb) means to split something into parts and give a share of it to each person.
What is another word for apportion?
Other words for "apportion" include allocate, share, deal.
What is the opposite of apportion?
Opposites of "apportion" include concentrate, gather, amass, consolidate.
What are the different meanings of apportion?
"apportion" has 2 main meanings: 1. To split something into parts and give a share of it to each person; 2. To share something out fairly, giving each person their proper amount.
