apportionments
Pronunciation: [əˈpɔːrʃənmənts]
Word
Context: "distribution"
(noun) the way in which something is divided or shared among different people or groups. It’s like when you have a pizza and you cut it into slices to share with your friends.
Example
The apportionments of the budget allowed for more funding for the sports program.
Example
The unfair apportionments left some classes without enough supplies.
Example
How will the apportionments be decided for this year's project?
Context: "government"
(noun) a specific way that seats are divided in a legislative body, like Congress. It’s like deciding how many seats each team gets based on how many points they scored.
Example
The apportionments of congressional seats were affected by the latest population census.
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The outdated apportionments failed to represent the growing communities.
Example
What changes are being made to the apportionments after the latest election?
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