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apportion

/ˈæpərˌtɪʃən/ verb · British & US
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What does apportion mean?

verb

To divide or distribute something into parts, especially in a fair or equal way. To assign or allocate something to a particular group or person.

Example

"The committee will apportion the funds among the different departments."

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