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APPORTIONING

12 letters · 4 syllables · verb, noun

A 1/1
P 3/4
P 3/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of APPORTIONING

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."

verb

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."

noun

Apportionment

Synonyms of APPORTIONING

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Antonyms of APPORTIONING

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Examples of APPORTIONING in a Sentence

  • "The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
  • "The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
17
points
WWF
22
points

Is APPORTIONING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, APPORTIONING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 17 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 17 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: APPORTIONING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for APPORTIONING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter apportioning Total
Scrabble 133111111112 17
WWF 144111112123 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in APPORTIONING

100 words from the letters in APPORTIONING

11-letter words

How to Use APPORTIONING in Word Games

APPORTIONING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble APPORTIONING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About APPORTIONING

What does APPORTIONING mean?
APPORTIONING is a verb. To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
Is APPORTIONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, APPORTIONING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
How many points is APPORTIONING worth in Scrabble?
APPORTIONING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from APPORTIONING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in APPORTIONING. The longest sub-words are 11 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of APPORTIONING?
Synonyms of APPORTIONING include: allocate, allot, dispense, parcel out, share out. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.