What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Apportion vs Divvyup - What's the difference?

apportion | divvyup |

Divvyup is likely misspelled.


Divvyup has no English definition.

As a verb apportion

is to divide and distribute portions of a whole.

apportion

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
    • The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election.
  • Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.
    • The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them.

    Derived terms

    * unapportioned * apportionment

    Synonyms

    * (divide and distribute ): allocate, allot, dispense, parcel out, share out

    Antonyms

    * (divide and distribute ): amass, concentrate, consolidate, gather, reassemble

    divvyup

    Not English

    Divvyup has no English definition. It may be misspelled.