Synonyms of apportioning

Noun


1. allotment, apportionment, apportioning, allocation, parceling, parcelling, assignation, distribution

usage: 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"

Verb


1. allocate, apportion, assign, allot, portion

usage: distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; "I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip"

2. share, divvy up, portion out, apportion, deal, distribute, give out, hand out, pass out

usage: give out as one's portion or share

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