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al·lot·ment
 allotment
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- pronunciation:
lat
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of allotting or something that is allotted; appropriation or share.
The allotment of tracts of land among the farmers was carried out after the war.Were they satisfied with their allotment?- synonyms:
- allowance, apportionment, appropriation, dispensation, division, lot, part, portion, quota, share
- similar words:
- amount, dole, measure, percentage, quantity
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| definition 2: |
in the U.S. military, the portion of a person's salary authorized for payment directly to another party, such as a dependent.
- similar words:
- allowance, apportionment, appropriation, division, quota, ration
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| related words: |
assignment, budget, commission, lot, partition |
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