Definitions
- Referring to the act of assigning or designating something for a specific purpose or use. - Talking about the distribution of resources, such as money, time, or personnel, among different entities or projects. - Describing the process of setting aside a certain amount of something for a particular use or group.
- Referring to the division or distribution of something among different parties or groups. - Talking about the allocation of resources, such as land, seats, or votes, based on a specific formula or criteria. - Describing the process of dividing something into parts or portions and assigning them to different individuals or entities.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the division or distribution of something among different entities or groups.
- 2Both words involve the assignment of portions or shares of something.
- 3Both words can be used in the context of resources, such as money, time, or personnel.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Allocation is more commonly used than apportionment in everyday language.
- 2Criteria: Apportionment often involves the use of a specific formula or criteria to determine the distribution of something, while allocation may be more subjective.
- 3Focus: Allocation emphasizes the act of designating or assigning something for a specific purpose or use, while apportionment focuses on the division or distribution of something among different parties or groups.
- 4Scope: Allocation can refer to the setting aside of a certain amount of something for a particular use or group, while apportionment can involve the division of something into parts or portions and assigning them to different individuals or entities.
- 5Connotation: Allocation may have a more positive connotation, suggesting a deliberate and thoughtful distribution of resources, while apportionment may have a more neutral or negative connotation, implying a more mechanical or formulaic approach.
Remember this!
Allocation and apportionment are synonyms that refer to the division or distribution of something among different entities or groups. However, allocation emphasizes the act of designating or assigning something for a specific purpose or use, while apportionment focuses on the division or distribution of something based on a specific formula or criteria. Additionally, allocation may have a more positive connotation, while apportionment may be more neutral or negative.
