apportion

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Definitions

v.

To divide and distribute shares of something fairly among a number of people or groups.

分配;按比例分摊

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
apto, toward
+
portionroot
=apportion

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The profits will be apportioned equally among all shareholders.

  • 2.

    The judge had to apportion the inheritance fairly to the heirs.

  • 3.

    We need to apportion the costs based on usage of resources.

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