Allotment

/əˈlɒt.mənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of dividing and distributing something among several recipients.

The allotment of resources to various departments was done carefully to ensure fairness.

A portion of land assigned to an individual for cultivation or use.

She tended her vegetable garden on her allotment, producing fresh food for her family.

An amount of something that is allocated or assigned, especially money or a share in a budget.

The school received its allotment of funds for the new semester.

From the verb allot, from Middle English allotten, from Old French aloter, from a- (from Latin ad) + lot.

land allotment:

A designated area of land allowing for individual use, especially for farming or gardening.

allotment garden:

A piece of land rented to an individual for cultivation.

housing allotment:

A set number of housing units or plots assigned for a specific use.

Allotment can refer to a small garden area for personal use.

I spent the weekend at my allotment tending to my tomatoes.

Used informally to describe a small portion or limited quantity.

He only got his allotment of snacks, while others had more.