allotted

American

[uh-lot-id] / əˈlɒt ɪd /

adjective

assigned as a portion to some person or group or for some purpose.

The allotted time for this task is 25 minutes.
divided or distributed by share or portion; parceled out.

Many students have complained about the poorly allotted parking spaces at the university.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of allot.

Other Word Forms

unallotted adjective
well-allotted adjective

Etymology

Origin of allotted

allot ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Since we lived in different cities and were in different chapters of our lives, we could just enjoy the time we were allotted, without reconciling opposing ambitions.

From Los Angeles Times

It seemed in the final stages that they would play until Chelsea scored, with play continuing beyond the allotted additional time as Toffees boss Brian Sorensen waved and roared in frustration on the sidelines.

From BBC

The admiral checked his pocket watch, as if this conversation had just run over its allotted time.

From Literature

Some medical practices limit slots allotted for Medicaid visits, or simply won’t take new Medicaid patients.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their campaign staff and volunteers were allowed to chant slogans, but only within a 30-second window allotted by the host.

From Barron's

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