Apportioner vs. Apportion

Apportioner vs. Apportion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Apportioner and Apportion

Apportionernoun

One who apportions.

Apportionverb

(transitive) To divide and distribute portions of a whole.

The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election.

Apportionverb

(transitive) Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.

The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them.

Apportionverb

distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose;

I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basisI'm allocating the rations for the camping trip

Apportionverb

give out as one's portion or share

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