Apportioner vs. Apportion: What's the Difference?
Apportioner and Apportion Definitions
Apportioner
One who apportions.
Apportion
To divide and assign according to a plan; allot
"The tendency persists to apportion blame as suits the circumstances" (Natalie Angier).
Apportioner
One who apportions.
Apportion
(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.
Apportion
(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.
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Apportion
To divide and assign in just proportion; to divide and distribute proportionally; to portion out; to allot; as, to apportion undivided rights; to apportion time among various employments.
Apportion
Distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose;
I am allocating a loaf of bread to everyone on a daily basis
I'm allocating the rations for the camping trip
Apportion
Give out as one's portion or share
