allotment

American  

[uh-lot-muhnt] / əˈlɒt mənt /

noun

1. the act of allotting.

2. a portion or thing allotted; a share granted.

   Synonyms:

   ration, lot, measure

3. (in U.S. military use) the portion of pay that an officer or enlisted person authorizes to be paid directly to another person, as a dependent, or an institution, as an insurance company.

4. British. a plot of land rented to a gardener.

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allotment British  

/ əˈlɒtmənt /

noun

1. the act of allotting; apportionment

2. a portion or amount allotted

3. a small piece of usually public land rented by an individual for cultivation

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Other Word Forms

• misallotment noun
• nonallotment noun
• proallotment adjective
• reallotment noun

Etymology

Origin of allotment

First recorded in 1565–75; allot + -ment; compare French allotement

Example Sentences

Treasury market, elevated deficits and a perceived lack of demand, Treasury’s auction allotment data has shown foreign investor allocations at Treasury auctions rising in recent months, TD Securities U.S. rates strategists say.

From The Wall Street Journal

The century-old agreement requires the water released from Upper Basin dams for Arizona, Nevada and California to average at least 7.5 million acre-feet over any decade, plus an allotment for Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times

They are currently the third tier of local government and, depending on size, they can be responsible for services like community events and festivals, allotments, sporting facilities and local parks.

From BBC

She notes that the discount banner brands have eliminated their high-tier plans, reduced prices and increased data allotments, mirroring last year’s promotions, but with more emphasis on data-allotment increases this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shields pointed out that IID and local farmers are already conserving, and this year the savings will equal about 23% of the district’s total water allotment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allocation
• allowance
• appropriation
• quota
• ration