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Apportionment Definition & Meaning

apportionment
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"

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  • "veterans apportionment"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does apportionment mean?
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 apportionment?
Apportionment is a noun.

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