Associations to the word «Apportion»

Wiktionary

APPORTION, verb. (transitive) To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
APPORTION, verb. (transitive) Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

Dictionary definition

APPORTION, verb. Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; "I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis"; "I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip".
APPORTION, verb. Give out as one's portion or share.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras