allotment

[ uh-lot-muhnt ]

noun

1. the act of allotting.
2. a portion or thing allotted; a share granted.

   Synonyms: ration, lot, measure

3. (in U.S. military use) the portion of pay that an officer or enlisted person authorizes to be paid directly to another person, as a dependent, or an institution, as an insurance company.
4. British. a plot of land rented to a gardener.

allotment

/ əˈlɒtmənt /

noun

1. the act of allotting; apportionment
2. a portion or amount allotted
3. a small piece of usually public land rented by an individual for cultivation

Other Words From

• misal·lotment noun
• nonal·lotment noun
• proal·lotment adjective
• real·lotment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of allotment¹

First recorded in 1565–75; allot + -ment; compare French allotement

Example Sentences

So, in March of 2023, the 35 states that still had emergency allotments at the time saw a dramatic loss in coverage.

From Salon

The pair had an allotment nearby where they grew their own vegetables.

From BBC

They will try to improve efficiency, there could be cuts, and charges may rise, including the rent paid by allotment holders.

From BBC

Water for the project would come from the state’s much fought over allotment from the Colorado River.

From Los Angeles Times

The increase in nondiscretionary allotments is barred temporarily by the order.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allocation
• allowance
• appropriation
• quota
• ration