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

Prior to the announcement, Alabama had a full allotment of offensive assistant coaches. —Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025

Travelers who hold multiple eligible cards may take advantage of each card’s individual visit allotment. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025

Presuming Trump is one of these creators, the president technically doesn’t have an allotment of the supply to cash out – not until March, at least. —Maximilian Brichta, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025

Players receive an allotment of two tickets and have the ability to purchase more. —Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025

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