American English pronunciation
How to pronounce apportion
IPA transcription: [ə'pɔɹʃən]
Pronunciation variants: [ə'pɔɹʃən][ə'pɚʃən]
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Verb
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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”
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give out as one's portion or share
Usage examples
- 'I told them I looked like I had a very difficult reapportionment fight.
- One parish in Queens county was reapportioned into York-Sunbury at this time.
- Upon statehood, Texas was apportioned two seats.