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 Definitions of apportion  [əˈpɔr ʃən, əˈpoʊr-]  

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Definition of 'apportion' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) apportion
to distribute or allocate proportionally; divide and assign according to some rule of proportional distribution:
to apportion expenses.

Etymology:  (1565–75; < MF apportionner=ap-ap-1+portionnerportion)

Definition of 'apportion' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) allocate, apportion
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. (verb) share, divvy up, portion out, apportion, deal
give out as one's portion or share


Definition of 'apportion' Webster Dictionary 

1. (verb) apportion
to divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments



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