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Apportion

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Meanings of Apportion

Verb

  • To share something fairly among a group of people.
  • To divide something into parts so everyone gets a piece.

Explanation of the word: Apportion

Apportion means to share something fairly. Like if you have a pizza and you want to give each friend a piece, you apportion the pizza by cutting it into equal slices.

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Translations for the word: Apportion

hindi
विभाजन करना

vibhajan karna

विभाजित करना

vibhajit karna

बाँटना

baantna

   

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Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Apportion

What does 'apportion' mean?
To apportion means to divide something into parts and give those parts to different people or groups.
How do you pronounce 'apportion'?
You pronounce 'apportion' like this: uh-POR-shun.
What is the origin of the word 'apportion'?
The word 'apportion' comes from the Latin word 'apportio', which means to divide or share.
What is the meaning of 'apportion' in Kannada?
The word 'apportion' in Kannada is 'ಹಂಚಿಕೆ' (Hanchike).