# allot

/əˈɫɑt/ (US) · /ɐlˈɒt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/allot
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

to give a specific amount of something to a person or group. You use this when you are distributing time, money, or space in a planned way.

For teachers: to assign or distribute a specified amount of something, such as time, money, or space, to a particular person or purpose. Transitive — requires a direct object and often a prepositional phrase indicating the recipient.

## Examples

- The teacher will allot ten minutes for the final question.
- The city council decided to allot a portion of the new budget to improve public transportation in the downtown area.
- While the initial proposal suggested a generous allotment of resources, the committee eventually reduced the amount to ensure that every department received a fair share of the annual grant.

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