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Allotment Definition & Meaning

allotment
noun
  1. a share set aside for a specific purpose
  2. 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"

"Allotment" in song lyrics

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  • "2006 mileage allotment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "2006 irs mileage allotment"
    AOL — AOL
  • "usda tobacco allotment"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does allotment mean?
a share set aside for a specific purpose 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"
What part of speech is allotment?
Allotment is a noun.
How many definitions does allotment have?
Allotment has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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