allotment (Meaning)
allotment (n)
a share set aside for a specific purpose
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
allotment (n.)
The act of allotting; assignment.
That which is allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct party.
The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person.
Synonyms & Antonyms of allotment
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Synonyms:
- bequest
- state aid
- relief
- stipend
- legacy
- aid
- foreign aid
- block grant
- trust fund
- benefit
- grant-in-aid
- set-aside
- advance
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
allotment Sentence Examples
- The community garden offers each member a personal allotment where they can grow their own vegetables and flowers.
- The manager made a fair allotment of tasks among the team members to ensure a balanced workload.
- The government announced a new housing project with an allotment of affordable homes for low-income families.
- The teacher distributed an equal allotment of classroom supplies to every student at the beginning of the school year.
- Each participant in the study was given a specific allotment of time for their research presentations.
- The city council approved the allotment of funds for the renovation of public parks and recreational areas.
- The company's budget included an allotment for employee training and professional development.
- The military base provided an allotment of resources to each unit, ensuring they had what they needed for their missions.
- The campsite manager assigned a designated allotment of space to each camping group to maintain order and safety.
- The project manager carefully planned the budget, making an allotment for unforeseen expenses that might arise during construction.
FAQs About the word allotment
a share set aside for a specific purpose, the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a planThe act of allotting; assignment
appropriation,subsidy, grant, allocation, annuity, allowance, subvention,assistance, endowment, entitlement
aggregate, aggregate, sum, pool,total, compound, sum, compound, total, pool
The community garden offers each member a personal allotment where they can grow their own vegetables and flowers.
The manager made a fair allotment of tasks among the team members to ensure a balanced workload.
The government announced a new housing project with an allotment of affordable homes for low-income families.
The teacher distributed an equal allotment of classroom supplies to every student at the beginning of the school year.
