allotted
Meanings
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Verb
To assign or apportion (a task, duty, or share) to someone.
- "The project manager will allot tasks to each team member."
- "The government allotted funds for the construction of new schools."
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Verb
To set aside or designate (a place, time, or portion) for a particular purpose.
- "The company allotted a day for its employees to attend training."
- "The government allotted land for the construction of a new housing project."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with allottedallowed , bestowed , owed
Variants
List of all variants of allotted that leads to same resultallotted , allot , allots , allotter , allotters , allotting
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Middle English (denoting the act of dividing or distributing): from Old French alloter, from allot 'to distribute' (from allier 'to help, aid' + lot 'share')
Trivia
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The term 'allotted' is often used in the context of land ownership, especially in reference to the land allotted to indigenous peoples in colonial times.
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The term 'allotted' is also used in the context of time management, as in allotting a specific amount of time for a task.
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The word 'allotted' comes from the Old French word 'alloter', which means 'to help, aid'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Allocation: The act or process of distributing or setting aside a share or portion, especially of resources, for a particular purpose.
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Quota: A fixed number or quantity, especially one that is considered fair or reasonable, that is allotted to each person or group in a particular situation.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'allotted' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to denote the act of assigning or distributing. It is often used in the context of fairness and equality, as in Robert Frost's poem 'The Woodpile' where the speaker allots wood to his neighbors.
How to Memorize "allotted"
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visualize
- Visualize the act of assigning or distributing a task or duty to someone. Imagine the project manager handing out tasks to team members.
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associate
- Associate the word 'allotted' with the idea of fairness and equality. Think of a balanced distribution of resources.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'All Owls Take Long Naps' to remember the spelling of 'allotted'. 'A' for 'all', 'O' for 'owls', 'T' for 'take', 'L' for 'long', 'N' for 'naps' and 'd' for 'distributed'.
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