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Definition of «allotment»

An allotment is a piece of land that is allocated or assigned for a specific purpose, typically by a government body. It can also refer to a parcel of land set aside and divided into smaller plots for individual use, often for gardening or agricultural purposes.

Usage examples

  1. The school made an allotment of classroom space for each teacher based on the number of students they had.
  2. The supervisor gave an allotment of overtime hours to each employee based on their workload.
  3. The committee announced the allotment of funds for various community projects.
  4. The city council decided to increase the allotment of parking spaces for residents in the downtown area.
  5. The hotel manager allocated an allotment of rooms for the wedding party and their guests.
  6. The government agency provided an allotment of agricultural land to farmers for cultivation.
  7. The teacher distributed an allotment of textbooks to students at the beginning of the semester.
  8. Each participant in the competition was given an allotment of time to present their ideas.
  9. The housing society committee decided to increase the allotment of parking spots for residents.
  10. The chef divided the ingredients into allotments for each dish on the menu.

Phrases with «allotment»

Sentences with «allotment»

  • 1 % if redeemed or switched out on or before completion of 12 months from the date of allotment of units. (reliancemutual.com)
  • As investors get older, they should keep this type of allotment for a portion of their portfolio but begin to decrease the size of that portion, putting part of their portfolios into less risky assets like cash or Treasuries. (blog.validea.com)
  • Some new iPad owners are finding that out already, tapping most of their monthly data allotment in just days. (gigaom.com)
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