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allotment

noun

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

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
T
Contains
LLOTMEN
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈlɔt.mɛnt

Meaning

Definitions

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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Example Sentences

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

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