apportionment

Meanings

• The act of dividing or distributing a quantity or share among several individuals.

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Rhymes

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Homonyms

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1. Apportionment (en) : The act of dividing or distributing a quantity or share among several individuals.
   

2. Apportionment (fr) : L'action de répartir ou de diviser une quantité ou une part parmi plusieurs individus.
   

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Variants

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apportionment , apportionments

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Etymology

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From Old French 'aporter', meaning 'to bring, to carry'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distribution: The act of dividing or distributing a quantity or share among several individuals or groups. It is often used interchangeably with the term 'apportionment'. However, there are subtle differences between the two concepts, with 'distribution' often referring to the actual act of dividing or sharing, while 'apportionment' often refers to the process or act of determining or deciding how much each individual or group should receive or be entitled to.

2. Equitable Distribution: A legal concept used in the context of divorce or separation, referring to the process of dividing or distributing property or assets between the parties in a fair and equitable manner, taking into account various factors, such as the length of the marriage, the age, health, and income of each party, and the value and distribution of the property or assets.

3. Proportional Representation: A system used in elections to allocate seats in a legislative body, based on the proportion of votes received by each political party or candidate. In contrast to the 'first-past-the-post' system, where a candidate wins a seat if they receive more votes than any other candidate in that constituency, the 'proportional representation' system ensures that the number of seats a political party or candidate receives is proportional to the number of votes they received.

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How to Memorize "apportionment"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the definition of 'apportionment', imagine several individuals standing in a circle, each holding a share or a portion of a larger quantity. The individuals are then taking turns to distribute or apportion their shares to the other individuals in the circle, ensuring that each individual receives a fair and equal share.

2. associate
   

   - To remember the definition of 'apportionment', associate it with the word 'distribution'. Remember that 'apportionment' is a form of 'distribution', where a quantity or a share is distributed or apportioned among several individuals in a fair and equitable manner.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the definition of 'apportionment', use the following mnemonic: 'A fair portion for each one'. This mnemonic helps you remember that 'apportionment' is the act of dividing or distributing a quantity or a share among several individuals in a fair and equitable manner.

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