Meaning & use
apportion
To divide and distribute something among several people or purposes, typically according to a plan or share.
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The manager apportioned the budget among the three departments based on their needs.
Responsibility for the accident was apportioned equally between both drivers.
A note on using this word
Apportion emphasizes fair or proportional division, often used in formal, legal, or financial contexts.
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