apportioned

Everyday

1. (formal) Shared out or divided among people, often in fair or set parts. tree →
2. (formal) Gave a share of blame or responsibility to someone. tree →

In the lessons

A stiff exam word in maths sharing problems: «the money was apportioned equally among 4 children» means divided by 4; or in a ratio. In news, blame is apportioned. Phrases: «apportioned equally», «apportioned between», «apportion blame».

Examples

• The prize money was apportioned equally among the five winners. tree →
• 60 pounds was apportioned between Tom and Sue in the ratio 1:2. tree →
• The land was apportioned among the farmers. tree →
• Time was apportioned fairly to each group. tree →
• The judge apportioned the blame to both drivers. tree →
• Then the booty was apportioned out, but only a ducat was given to the little tailor, for that was as much as he could carry. tree →

Note

Very formal; everyday: «shared out», «divided». In maths: «apportioned equally» = divide the total by the number of people (60 ÷ 5 = 12 each); «apportioned in the ratio 1:2» = split into 3 parts, one gets 1 part, the other 2 parts (20 and 40).