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allot
[ uh-lot ]
allot
/ əˈɒ /
verb
- to assign or distribute (shares, etc)
- to designate for a particular purpose
money was allotted to cover expenses
- foll by to apportion
we allotted two hours to the case
Other Word Forms
- ·dz·ٲ· adjective
- ·dz·ٱ noun
- ··dz verb (used with object) misallotted misallotting
- ··dz verb (used with object) preallotted preallotting
- ··dz verb (used with object) reallotted reallotting
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of allot1
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Example Sentences
In December, the California Air Resources Board announced a similar offer but allotted vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis, which resulted in more than 100,000 applications for just 1,500 available vouchers.
Her long-term partner, Prudence Fenton, explains in the film that she was allotted “this much” drawer space and two coat hangers when she moved in.
The Lakers sign guard Jordan Goodwin for the rest of the season after he used up his allotted days with the team on a two-way contract as of Wednesday.
He used up all of his allotted days with the Lakers under the two-way deal as of Wednesday’s win over Indiana.
The rations now being allotted to the Rohingya community will only meet their basic daily dietary needs, igniting fears they will be left with just enough to live and not much more.
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