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Allotment vs Consignment - What's the difference?

allotment | consignment | Synonyms |

Allotment is a synonym of consignment.


As nouns the difference between allotment and consignment

is that allotment is the act of allotting; assignment while consignment is a collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent.

allotment

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of allotting; assignment.
  • That which is allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct party.
  • (legal) The allowance of a specific amount of scrip or of a particular thing to a particular person.
  • (British) A plot of land rented from the council for growing fruit and vegetables.

    • consignment

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent
  • The act of consigning

    • Related terms

    * consignee * consignor