apportioned
Meanings
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Verb
To distribute or allot a share or portion of something to each person or group.
- "The profits were apportioned fairly among the partners."
- "The court apportioned blame to both parties."
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Verb
To determine or assess the share or portion of something that belongs to each person or group.
- "The damage was apportioned between the two drivers."
- "The jury apportioned the verdict based on the evidence."
Antonyms
amass , concentrate , consolidate , gather , reassemble
Synonyms
allocate , allot , dispense , parcel out , share out
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apportionedportioned , actioned , stationed
Variants
List of all variants of apportioned that leads to same resultapportion , apportionable , apportioned , apportioning , apportions
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French aporter, meaning 'to bring, carry, or transport'. The meaning shifted over time to include 'to distribute or allot'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'apportioned' is often used in the context of political districts, where the population is divided into equal parts to ensure fair representation.
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In mathematics, 'apportionment' refers to the process of distributing a fixed amount of resources among multiple groups or individuals in a fair and equitable manner.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Distribution: The act of distributing or allocating resources, goods, or assets to various recipients.
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Allotment: The act of assigning or setting aside a portion of land, resources, or other assets for a particular purpose or person.
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.In literature, 'apportioned' is often used in legal or business contexts. In music, there is a jazz standard called 'Apportionment' that is based on the concept of dividing things up fairly.
How to Memorize "apportioned"
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visualize
- Visualize a group of people or objects being divided into equal parts. Imagine yourself distributing the parts to each person or group.
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associate
- Associate the word 'apportioned' with the idea of fairness and equality.
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the acronym APP: Allocate Properly and Partition Equally.
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