allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting something : apportionment

The allotment of a full page in the newspaper to each candidate is fair.

2

: something that is allotted

an allotment of time

especially, chiefly British : a plot of land let to an individual for cultivation

Synonyms

• allocation
• annuity
• appropriation
• entitlement
• grant
• subsidy
• subvention

Examples of allotment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Tigers are one of eight teams with the highest 2025 bonus pool allotment of $7,555,500. —Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024

The Dodgers have the smallest such allotment in the majors, with only around $5.1 million total to spend on international signings in 2025. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024

Leclerc, who started in 19th place after taking a grid penalty for exceeding his allotment of power unit components, charged all the way up to sixth place in just the first 10 laps. —Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024

His signing bonus is limited to whatever amount a team can offer within its international amateur bonus pool allotment. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Anglo-French alotement, from aloter "to allot" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

allotment

noun

al·​lot·​ment ə-ˈlät-mənt 

1

: the act of allotting

2

: something allotted