Apportion

usgb/əˈpɔːrʃn/
verb

To divide and give out something in portions.

The company will apportion its profits among the employees as bonus.
Visual representation of "apportion" - To divide and give out something in portions

Often appears as...

  • apportion blame
  • apportion costs
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Sharing Profits

Used when profits or benefits are split between people, like bonuses in a company.

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The festival's revenue was apportioned among the organizing members.
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Not Always Equal

Portions distributed may not be the same size; they can be based on merit or role.

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The coach apportioned the most playing time to the most skilled players.
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Objective Fairness

Often implies an attempt to be fair in dividing something among parties or areas.

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The relief supplies were apportioned fairly among the affected districts.
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