What does apportionment mean?
Apportionment means The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned..
Apportionment
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned.
- (US) The distribution of members of the House of Representatives according to the population of the various states.
- (US) The allocation of direct taxation according to the population of the various states.
Example Sentences
This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking.[…]He was smooth-faced, and his fresh skin and well-developed figure bespoke the man in good physical condition through active exercise, yet well content with the world's apportionment.
The names of the prayers are given above the tunes, but there is no indication of apportionment of the text to the phrases and notes of the melody.
Synonyms for apportionment
Antonyms for apportionment
Related Words
Word Forms
- apportionments
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for apportionment?
Common synonyms include allocation, allotment, parceling, apportioning.
What is the opposite of apportionment?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use apportionment in a sentence?
This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking.[…]He was smooth-faced, and his fresh skin and well-developed figure bespoke the man in good physical condition through active exercise, yet well content with the world's apportionment.
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