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allotment

Syllabification: (al·lot·ment)
Pronunciation: /əˈlätmənt/

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Definition of allotment

noun

  • the amount of something allocated to a particular person:the gadget shuts off the television set when a kid has used up his allotment
  • chiefly historical a piece of land deeded by the government to a Native American, as part of the division of tribally held land.
  • the action of allotting:the allotment of equity securities

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