What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
allocable
Example
The company determined that 60% of the total expenses were allocable to the marketing department. [allocable: adjective]
Example
The accountant was able to determine the allocable costs for each department. [allocable: noun]
apportionable
Example
The profits from the sale will be apportioned among the shareholders based on their percentage of ownership. [apportionable: adjective]
Example
The judge ruled that the damages should be apportioned between the two parties based on their level of negligence. [apportionable: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Allocable is more commonly used than apportionable in everyday language, especially in accounting and finance contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between allocable and apportionable?
Both allocable and apportionable are formal words, typically used in professional or technical contexts.
