verb
allot
uh-LAHT/əˈlɑːt/
To give a share or portion of something to someone or something.
The volunteer allots a share of the apples to each bag.
Etymology
The lot element connects allotting with dividing things by lots, originally objects used to determine someone's share. The meaning broadened to assigning a portion without necessarily using chance.
In context
they have done these experiments where they will take a certain amount of money or resources and they will allot it to a group of women and they will find they will see how they go and they distribute it
More examples
- Each household was allotted one garden plot.
- We must allot enough time for the transfer.
- They are allotting seats according to the number of delegates.
Forms
allot · allots · allotted · allotting
allotment noun — A share assigned for a particular purpose.
Similar words
- allocate
- Often involves assigning resources to broader purposes or projects.
- apportion
- Emphasizes dividing a whole into proportionate shares.