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Meaning of allotted
The primary meaning of the word "allotted" is to distribute or assign something, especially a share or portion of something, to someone.
Etymology of allotted
The word "allotted" comes from the Old French word "aloter", which means "to assign by lot" or "to distribute".
This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "allocare", which means "to assign" or "to allocate".
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of distributing or assigning something, especially a share or portion of something.
Synonyms
assigned
allocated
designated
appointed
distributed
portioned
allotted
dispensed
dealt
shared
divided
parcelled
meted
doled
granted
awarded
conceded
allowed
permitted
sanctioned
authorized
licensed
accredited
apportioned
rationed
measured
controlled
regulated
restricted
limited
assigned
portioned out
Definitions
- Assigned as a share or portion: The company allotted 10% of its profits to charity.
- Officially assigned a task or duty: She was allotted the job of managing the project.
- Given a limited amount of something: Each employee was allotted 20 minutes for their presentation.
Usage Examples
- The government allotted a significant amount of funding to the education sector.
- Each team was allotted 30 minutes to present their proposal.
- The company allotted a certain number of shares to its employees as part of their benefits package.
Antonyms
withheld
denied
refused
rejected
prohibited
forbidden
disallowed
unauthorized
unapproved
unlicensed
unaccredited
unrestrained
unregulated
unlimited
uncontrolled
unallocated
unassigned
undistributed
unshared
unportioned
retained
kept
held
hoarded
monopolized