1
as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
apportioned the profits according to years of service with the company
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as in to distribute
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals
apportioned the grant money to the winners of the competition
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Recent Examples of apportion
Self-interest in apportioning scarce resources for development would not be a sin (although the United States must continue to offer humanitarian assistance after natural disasters or emergencies wherever it is needed).
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Robert M. Gates, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2020
Almost all states use a winner-take-all system to apportion their presidential electors, but Nebraska and Maine award some electors by congressional district.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Montana Congressional District 1 This Montana congressional district was actually eliminated in 1993 before being resuscitated in January 2023, being apportioned after the 2020 Census.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Without absolving the Israeli government of the immense human and material costs of the war or the occupation, some Palestinian analysts have apportioned plenty of blame to Hamas for its violence and absolutist ideology.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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Robert M. Gates, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2020
Almost all states use a winner-take-all system to apportion their presidential electors, but Nebraska and Maine award some electors by congressional district.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Montana Congressional District 1 This Montana congressional district was actually eliminated in 1993 before being resuscitated in January 2023, being apportioned after the 2020 Census.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Without absolving the Israeli government of the immense human and material costs of the war or the occupation, some Palestinian analysts have apportioned plenty of blame to Hamas for its violence and absolutist ideology.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2024
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More than that, agents can be allotted specific roles and permissions tied to job duties, for example by restricting access to certain systems or data to IT or HR staff.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ball's office was allotted $1.5 million over the course of two years to conduct the audit, which will focus on far more than the district's finances.Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Within days, Chef José Andrés’ World Food Kitchen had set up a hub in Asheville, N.C., to distribute food and drinkable water, both in short supply.William P. Barrett, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has started distributing refunds totaling more than $72 million to players impacted by Fortnite's billing practices.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Instead, each hero’s initial design process starts with one member of the team being assigned to brainstorm what that character might look like in the game before discussions with the wider team.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Together the journalists—the only four of Palestinian descent at their newspaper—are assigned to interview an old man who is his family’s last living eyewitness of the 1948 Nakba, during which more than 750,000 Palestinians fled from their home or were expelled by the new state of Israel.Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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It’s precisely calibrated to dispense 1 gram (0.04 ounces) of oil per spray.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Then came the biggest change: In 2021, the FDA eliminated the requirement to dispense mifepristone in person.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Christmas and New Year are celebrated with great enthusiasm here, with significant budgets allocated to transform December into a joyous festival.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In fiscal year 2023, the school's expenditures totaled $2.46 million, with $248,000 allocated for facility operations and maintenance.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024
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And the House Democratic caucus has been divided over whether to touch the minimum wage and paid sick leave laws.Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
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At the time, the three-story building was divided into two units: a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit where Barack lived, and a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom duplex above.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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Companies should work towards the goal of providing their employees with a tailored set of strategic tools, allowing the organization to thrive under the current wave of AI development.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Maple syrup in the cookie dough and the icing provides a homey warmth.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Task-force torturers beat and administered electric shocks to the women for nearly a week.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The vaccine, administered in two doses beginning at age 9, can be used alongside screening to lower cervical cancer rates later in a person’s life.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Apportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apportion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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