apportionment
Translation
apportionment, allocation, distribution
Examples
The apportionment of funds was a difficult task.
The apportionment of funds was a difficult task.
Congressional apportionment happens every ten years.
Congressional apportionment happens every ten years.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) apportionment ((of sth.)) the act of dividing something among people The apportionment of funds was a difficult task.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allocation, distribution, division, allotment
Etymology
From 'apportion' + '-ment'. 'Apportion' is from 'ad-' (to) + 'portion' (a share).
Memory Tips
Think of giving out 'a portion' to each person. 'Apportionment' is the act of doing that.