allotment :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

apportionment, allocation, parceling, parcelling

n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"

allowance

n. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance should not be too generous"

allotment, apportionment, allocation, parceling, parcelling

n. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"

grant, assignment

n. (law) a transfer of property by deed of conveyance

stipend

n. a sum of money allotted on a regular basis; usually for some specific purpose

allowance

n. an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period); "travel allowance"; "my weekly allowance of two eggs"; "a child's allowance should not be too generous"

quota

n. a proportional share assigned to each participant

part, share, portion, percentage

n. assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group; "he wanted his share in cash"

dole

n. a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given

allotment, allocation

n. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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