allotment
Translation
allocation, share, portion
Examples
He spends his weekends at his allotment.
He spends his weekends at his community garden plot.
What is your allotment of tasks for this week?
What is your allotment of tasks for this week?
Grammar Patterns
an allotment of (sth.) a share of (sth.) He received an allotment of the company's profits.
Similar Words
Synonyms: share, portion, allocation
Etymology
From the verb 'allot' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
While it means a share or portion, remember the specific British English meaning of a small garden plot, often called a 'community garden' in the US.