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allotment

noun

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

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Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B2

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əˈlɔt.mɛnt

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noun

  1. 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”

noun

  1. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state

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