noun
- a share or portion of something that is given or assigned to someone
- the action of giving or assigning a share of something
- a small piece of land rented for growing vegetables or flowers
Usage: British
Examples
- Each student received an allotment of supplies for the project.
- The government announced the allotment of funds for education.
- His monthly allotment of vacation days was quickly used up.
- The allotment of seats was based on population size.
- She grows tomatoes and herbs on her allotment.
- The city created new allotments for urban gardening.
- The fair allotment of resources prevented conflicts among the teams.