portioning

verb

Definition of portioningnext
present participle of portion
as in distributing
to give out (something) to appropriate individuals portioned out the medical supplies equally

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for portioning
  1. distributing
  2. allocating
  3. providing
  4. administering
Verb
  • Under that scenario, MLB would be in charge of producing and distributing local teams.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • What may be bothering California’s lawmakers is that the means for making and distributing forms of political propaganda are being democratized.
    The Editors, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of distributing
Verb
  • Nebraska is just one of two states that uses a piecemeal approach to allocating electoral votes instead of a winner-takes-all approach.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • For many fashion brands, particularly smaller or traditional ones, allocating these resources poses a challenge, especially with uncertainty around return on investment.
    Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of allocating
Verb
  • Best Camping Tent Deals A good tent can elevate your camping adventures beyond just providing shelter.
    Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By providing targeted resources, mentorship, and opportunities for growth, such initiatives help level the playing field and promote a more equitable environment for innovation.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of providing
Verb
  • At the first sign of anaphylaxis, healthcare providers recommend administering one or two doses of Epinephrine (adrenaline).
    Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Perhaps even more impressive is that the Dodgers hitters have drawn an LCS-record 31 walks, baseball’s Goliaths administering death by a thousand cuts.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of administering
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