allotted

[ uh-lot-id ]

adjective

1. assigned as a portion to some person or group or for some purpose:

   The allotted time for this task is 25 minutes.

2. divided or distributed by share or portion; parceled out:

   Many students have complained about the poorly allotted parking spaces at the university.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of allot ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·al·lot·ted adjective
• well-al·lot·ted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allotted¹

allot ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

While this contract was typical, the paid time it allotted wasn’t adequate to complete the work, which I would end up bringing home.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll drop my votes in the mailbox on election day — taking all the time fortunately allotted.

From Los Angeles Times

The time allotted for updating the rules is coming to an end.

From Los Angeles Times

Our allotted 45 minutes have turned into almost 1 hour and 20 minutes as it is clear how much he enjoys storytelling.

From BBC

And was informed that, because she had used up her three allotted chances to locate a vehicle in a 24-hour period, she would not be able to check again until the next day.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• arranged
• fixed
• implanted
• located
• planted
• settled
• situated