Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for apportionment. Search instead for Apportionments.
Definitions

apportionment

[uh-pawr-shuhn-muhnt, uh-pohr-] / əˈpɔr ʃən mənt, əˈpoʊr- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“The Constitution very clearly says that apportionment is determined by the number of people, not citizens,” he said.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2025

But as a matter of paramount importance to the compact, the Texas apportionment and the treaty water will be delivered,” Melloy wrote in his report.

From Seattle Times Jul. 5, 2023

Under those alternatives, federal officials said the cuts would reach more than 2 million acre-feet — a major reduction from the three states’ total apportionment of 7.5 million acre-feet.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2023

These panels often resort to computer programs to find the fairest possible apportionment.

From Scientific American Nov. 10, 2022

The apportionment of the taxes and tributes to the districts and communities of the province, the collection of these, and the despatch of the proper revenues to the king were among his duties.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Max Duncker




Vocabulary lists containing apportionment


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training