Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Apportionment
noun
/ uh-POR-shun-ment /
Medium
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially parliamentary seats, resources, or responsibilities, among parties or regions on a proportional basis
Origin / Etymology
Old French aportionner — to distribute in portions
Synonyms
Allocation
Distribution
Division
Antonyms
Concentration
Centralisation
Consolidation
Example Sentence
"The delimitation exercise will determine the apportionment of Lok Sabha seats among states based on the latest census population data."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS2 answers on delimitation, federal finance (tax devolution), and representation — a precise term that elevates constitutional governance essays.
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