allotment

/ə'lɔtmənt/
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allotment

The gardener tends to her vegetable allotment on a sunny afternoon.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of distributing something by allotting or apportioning: This refers to the systematic division and assignment of shares, portions, or resources according to a plan.
    • A portion or share of something that is set aside for a specific purpose or person: This refers to the specific amount or part that has been allocated to someone or something.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun (Act of distributing):

    • The allotment of tasks among team members was done fairly.
    • The government oversees the allotment of funds for public projects.

  • Noun (A portion/share):

    • Each family received a small allotment of land to cultivate.
    • My weekly allotment of data is 5 gigabytes.
Advanced Usage

  • "to have an allotment": In British English, this often specifically refers to having a small plot of land rented for growing vegetables or flowers.

    • He spends his weekends gardening on his allotment.

  • "allotment of time": A specific amount of time assigned for an activity.

    • The speaker exceeded his allotted time.
Variants and Related Words

  • Allot (verb): To give or assign a share or portion of something.

    • The manager will allot resources based on project needs.

  • Allotted (adjective): Assigned or designated.

    • Please complete the work within the allotted timeframe.
Synonyms
  • Allocation: The action or process of allocating or distributing something.
  • Apportionment: The action or result of apportioning something.
  • Assignment: A task or piece of work assigned to someone as part of a job or course of study; can also mean the allocation of a resource.
  • Quota: A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things.
Related Phrases
  • Allotment system: A formal system for distributing resources.
    • The company uses an allotment system to manage its annual budget.
Related Idioms
  • One's fair allotment: One's deserved or appropriate share.
    • He felt he had received more than his fair allotment of blame for the mistake.
allotment

The gardener tends to her vegetable allotment on a sunny afternoon.

Noun
  1. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
    • the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
  2. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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