verb
parcel
To divide something into portions for distribution.
The coordinator parcels out supplies to families after the storm.
Etymology
The French noun means a small part or portion. The verb parcel describes making such portions, especially to distribute them among different recipients.
More examples
- We parceled out the remaining cake among the children.
- She parcels the work out so everyone has a task.
- The committee is parceling out grant money to local schools.
Forms
parcel · parcels · parceled · parceling
Similar words
- divide
- Means separate into parts, without necessarily distributing those parts.
- distribute
- Emphasizes giving things out rather than dividing them into portions.
- allot
- Emphasizes assigning a specific share to each recipient.