apportionment

noun
UK: /əˈpɔːʃənmənt/
US: /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/

  1. The process of dividing something into portions and distributing it.

    1. The apportionment of seats is based on population. [ ] [ ]
    2. Fair apportionment of resources is essential for the project's success. [ ] [ ]

  2. The determination of the number of members each US state sends to the House of Representatives, based on population.

    1. Apportionment affects each state's political power. [ ] [ ]
    2. The census is critical for accurate apportionment in Congress every decade. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

distribution division assignment allotment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apportionment" in English means: The process of dividing something into portions and distributing it., The determination of the number of members each US state sends to the House of Representatives, based on population..

The phonetic transcription of "apportionment" is /əˈpɔːʃənmənt/ in British English and /əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apportionment": distribution, division, assignment, allotment.

Example usage of "apportionment": "The apportionment of seats is based on population.". More examples on the page.