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apportion

ap·por·tion

UK/əˈpɔːʃən/ US/əˈpɔɹʃən/ fairly common

verb

1.

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose

  • “I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis”
  • “I”
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2.

give out as one''s portion or share

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Origin

From Middle French apportionner, from Old French aporcioner, from Late Latin apportionare, from Latin ad + portio. By surface analysis, ap- + portion.

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