CEFR C2

apportionment

noun

Meaning

The act of dividing and distributing something into shares or portions according to a plan or principle.

Examples

The apportionment of seats in the legislature is based on the most recent census data.
They reached an agreement on the apportionment of household chores to ensure everyone contributed equally.

Synonyms: sharing, division, allocation, allotment

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apportionment (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔːr.ʃən.mənt/

Definition

The act of dividing and distributing something into shares or portions according to a plan or principle.

Examples

The apportionment of seats in the legislature is based on the most recent census data.
They reached an agreement on the apportionment of household chores to ensure everyone contributed equally.

How to Use apportionment

apportionment of (prepositional phrase): The act of dividing a specific resource. — "The apportionment of funds was finalized yesterday."
apportionment between (prepositional phrase): Dividing something among two or more parties. — "The apportionment of blame between the two drivers was difficult."

Synonyms of apportionment

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