allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting something : apportionment

The allotment of a full page in the newspaper to each candidate is fair.

2

: something that is allotted

an allotment of time

especially, chiefly British : a plot of land let to an individual for cultivation

Synonyms

• allocation
• annuity
• appropriation
• entitlement
• grant
• subsidy
• subvention

Examples of allotment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But what really sets the 2024 model apart is its starting allotment of 16GB of RAM, which is double that offered by previous generations. —Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024

The Yankees began the offseason with an allotment of about $6.3 million. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024

And the issue remains — LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said just over 1,000 officers are currently employed by the department, despite an allotment of 1,328 officers. —Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024

Jarmond also receives a yearly $5,400 vehicle stipend and an annual allotment of Nike athletic apparel. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French alotement, from aloter "to allot" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting

2

: something allotted