Definitions
- Describing the process of dividing land into lots or plots for development. - Referring to the creation of a map or plan of a piece of land. - Talking about the act of marking out boundaries or sections of land for a specific purpose.
- Describing the act of dividing something into smaller parts or portions. - Referring to the process of wrapping or packaging something for shipment or delivery. - Talking about the act of distributing or allocating something into separate units or groups.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve dividing something into smaller parts.
- 2Both words can be used as verbs.
- 3Both words can refer to a process of allocation or distribution.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Platted is used for dividing land or creating maps, while parcelled is used for dividing or distributing objects or items.
- 2Purpose: Platted is done for development or boundary purposes, while parcelled is done for distribution or allocation purposes.
- 3Formality: Platted is more formal and technical than parcelled, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Context: Platted is typically used in real estate or surveying contexts, while parcelled can be used in a variety of contexts, such as shipping, cooking, or organizing.
Remember this!
Platted and parcelled are two words that involve dividing something into smaller parts, but they differ in their object, purpose, formality, context, and etymology. Platted is used for dividing land or creating maps for development or boundary purposes, while parcelled is used for dividing or distributing objects or items for allocation or distribution purposes. Platted is more formal and technical, while parcelled is more commonly used in everyday language.
