allotment
noun
al·lot·ment
ə-ˈlät-mənt 
1
: the act of allotting something : apportionment
The allotment of a full page in the newspaper to each candidate is fair.
2
: something that is allotted
an allotment of time
especially, chiefly British
: a plot of land let to an individual for cultivation
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However, if a family needs more tickets, they are allowed to trade for additional ticket allotments from other families that may not need them.
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
But there may be more at play than just a (potentially) unequal allotment of resources.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Making matters worse for Northwest and other school districts, the state did not increase the basic funding allotment per student.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Prior to the announcement, Alabama had a full allotment of offensive assistant coaches.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
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Athena Sobhan, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
But there may be more at play than just a (potentially) unequal allotment of resources.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Making matters worse for Northwest and other school districts, the state did not increase the basic funding allotment per student.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2025
Prior to the announcement, Alabama had a full allotment of offensive assistant coaches.
—Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Allotment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allotment. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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allotment
noun
al·lot·ment
ə-ˈlät-mənt
1
: the act of allotting
2
: something allotted
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