Apportioner vs. Apportion

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.
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.
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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