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Apportion

usgb/əˈpɔːrʃn/Volume
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Sharing ProfitsPlay
Used when profits or benefits are split between people, like bonuses in a company. SlideThe festival's revenue was apportioned among the organizing members.
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Not Always EqualPlay
Portions distributed may not be the same size; they can be based on merit or role. SlideThe coach apportioned the most playing time to the most skilled players.
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Objective FairnessPlay
Often implies an attempt to be fair in dividing something among parties or areas. SlideThe relief supplies were apportioned fairly among the affected districts.