--- title: A — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 41 description: The 1215 words of the English dictionary under A, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/page/41/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / A # A — The English dictionary · page 41 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* The feeling of wanting to eat food.[↗](../../appetite/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* A strong wish or liking for something: an appetite for adventure.[↗](../../appetite/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Don't eat sweets before dinner or you'll spoil your appetite.[↗](../../appetite/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Swimming always gives me a big appetite.[↗](../../appetite/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · When I had the flu, I lost my appetite.[↗](../../appetite/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Our dog has a huge appetite.[↗](../../appetite/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She has an appetite for reading.[↗](../../appetite/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Bon appétit — enjoy your meal\![↗](../../appetite/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “Don’t spoil your appetites, children, with that stuff.[↗](../../appetite/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions, (Writings JOB.38.39, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appetite/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.[↗](../../appetite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.23.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appetite/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.[↗](../../appetite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.6.7, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appetite/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **applaud** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To applaud is to clap your hands to show that you liked a show, a speech or a performance.[↗](../../applaud/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To applaud someone or something is to praise them or say they did right.[↗](../../applaud/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The audience applauded at the end of the school play.[↗](../../applaud/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Everyone applauded when Sara scored the goal.[↗](../../applaud/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We applaud your hard work this year.[↗](../../applaud/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The crowd stood up and applauded.[↗](../../applaud/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Teachers applauded the pupils' idea to recycle more.[↗](../../applaud/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Please applaud our guest speaker.[↗](../../applaud/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · All the animals applauded the Fox loudly.[↗](../../applaud/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **applause** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Applause is the sound of people clapping their hands to show they enjoyed something or agree.[↗](../../applause/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Applause is also praise or approval.[↗](../../applause/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Let's give our singers a big round of applause\![↗](../../applause/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The applause went on for a long time.[↗](../../applause/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She walked onto the stage to loud applause.[↗](../../applause/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The magician bowed after the applause.[↗](../../applause/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · There was polite applause when the head teacher finished.[↗](../../applause/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · His brave act earned the applause of the whole town.[↗](../../applause/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · This speech was greeted by much laughter and applause.[↗](../../applause/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **apple** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An apple is a round fruit that grows on a tree; it can be red, green or yellow and has small seeds in the middle.[↗](../../apple/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An apple tree is the tree that grows apples.[↗](../../apple/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I place two apples on the table.[↗](../../apple/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · There were 9 apples.[↗](../../apple/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") Tom ate 1 of them.[↗](../../apple/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · A basket holds 6 apples.[↗](../../apple/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") How many apples are in 4 baskets?[↗](../../apple/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Nora has 5 apples and Ali has 8 apples.[↗](../../apple/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · I have an apple in my lunchbox.[↗](../../apple/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · We picked apples at the farm in autumn.[↗](../../apple/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Cut the apple in half and look at the seeds.[↗](../../apple/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Grandma makes the best apple pie.[↗](../../apple/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The apples were beginning to roast.[↗](../../apple/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · He found him in a desert land, and in the waste, a howling wilderness; He compassed him about, He cared for him, He kept him as the apple of His eye.[↗](../../apple/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apple/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.[↗](../../apple/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.25.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apple/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Stay ye me with dainties, refresh me with apples; for I am love-sick.'[↗](../../apple/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings SNG.2.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apple/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · Keep my commandments and live, and my teaching as the apple of thine eye.[↗](../../apple/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.7.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apple/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **appliance** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An appliance is a machine or device used at home to do a job, like a fridge, washing machine, toaster or kettle.[↗](../../appliance/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* A toaster is a kitchen appliance.[↗](../../appliance/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't use electrical appliances near water.[↗](../../appliance/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Switch off appliances at the wall when you're done.[↗](../../appliance/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The fridge is the biggest appliance in our kitchen.[↗](../../appliance/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Never put a fork in an electrical appliance.[↗](../../appliance/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Which appliances use the most electricity?[↗](../../appliance/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The appliance shop sells kettles and microwaves.[↗](../../appliance/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · A hairdryer changes electricity into heat and movement.[↗](../../appliance/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **applicability** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* How far something can be used for or fits a particular case or situation.[↗](../../applicability/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We tested the applicability of the rule to bigger numbers.[↗](../../applicability/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The law's applicability to children was unclear.[↗](../../applicability/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This method has wide applicability.[↗](../../applicability/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Check the formula's applicability before using it.[↗](../../applicability/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The study had little applicability outside the lab.[↗](../../applicability/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The safety rule has applicability in every classroom.[↗](../../applicability/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **applicable** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Applicable means relevant or able to be used in a particular case; it applies.[↗](../../applicable/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Fill in all the applicable boxes on the form.[↗](../../applicable/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Write N/A, meaning «not applicable», if a question does not fit you.[↗](../../applicable/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · This rule is applicable to everyone.[↗](../../applicable/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The discount is applicable only on Mondays.[↗](../../applicable/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Is this method applicable to fractions too?[↗](../../applicable/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fees are applicable for late books.[↗](../../applicable/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “It is applicable to you,” answered the Linnet; and he flew down, and alighting upon the bank, he told the story of The Devoted Friend.[↗](../../applicable/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **applicant** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An applicant is a person who asks in writing or by a form to get something, such as a job, a place at a school, a passport or a loan.[↗](../../applicant/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* There were 40 applicants for the job.[↗](../../applicant/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Each applicant filled in a form.[↗](../../applicant/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The successful applicant will start next week.[↗](../../applicant/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Applicants must be over 16.[↗](../../applicant/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · 120 applicants for 30 places: how many applicants per place?[↗](../../applicant/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The school wrote to every applicant.[↗](../../applicant/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · “It is spoken like a hero,” he admitted after a moment, “and if you cannot be matched on those terms it will not be from a dearth of applicants.”[↗](../../applicant/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **application** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An application is a written request for something, like a job, a place at a school or a passport.[↗](../../application/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An application is a computer or phone program, often called an app.[↗](../../application/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* The application of something is putting it to use, like using a rule in maths.[↗](../../application/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* An application is putting cream, paint or glue onto a surface.[↗](../../application/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mum filled in an application for a new job.[↗](../../application/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Our class learned the application of fractions to cooking.[↗](../../application/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Download the application to your tablet.[↗](../../application/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Send your application before the end of the week.[↗](../../application/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · One application of sun cream is not enough for a whole day.[↗](../../application/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · This painting needs two applications of varnish.[↗](../../application/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The club got 40 applications and chose 12 players.[↗](../../application/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Magnets have many applications, like in fridge doors and motors.[↗](../../application/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The badger was in bed for about a month; but at last, in spite of the red pepper application, his burns healed and he got well.[↗](../../application/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Cajori says:'") "The principle of l)osition in its general and systematic application required a symbol for zero.[↗](../../application/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../application/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") **applied** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Applied is the past form of «apply»: she applied for a job, he applied sun cream, the rule applied to everyone.[↗](../../applied/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Applied describes knowledge used for practical work, not just theory, as in applied maths or applied science.[↗](../../applied/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She applied sun cream before going to the beach.[↗](../../applied/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · I applied the rule and got the right answer.[↗](../../applied/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad applied for a new job.[↗](../../applied/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · When a force is applied, the box starts to move.[↗](../../applied/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule applied to everyone in the class.[↗](../../applied/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He applied a thin layer of glue.[↗](../../applied/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Applied science uses discoveries to make useful things.[↗](../../applied/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · She soon reached the corner of the sky that was broken, and applied the paste and mended it.[↗](../../applied/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Body ; the word is GUP, usually applied to the animal material body, but here means '' one whole."[↗](../../applied/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893)[↗](../../applied/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly — I perceived that this also was a striving after wind.[↗](../../applied/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.1.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../applied/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · All this have I seen, even applied my heart thereto, whatever the work that is done under the sun; what time one man had power over another to his hurt.[↗](../../applied/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings ECC.8.9, JPS 1917)[↗](../../applied/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth — for neither day nor night do men see sleep with their eyes — (Writings ECC.8.16, JPS 1917)[↗](../../applied/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") **apply** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To apply means to put something on a surface, like cream on skin or glue on paper.[↗](../../apply/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To apply for something means to ask for it officially, often by filling in a form, like a job or a school place.[↗](../../apply/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To apply a rule or idea means to use it in a situation.[↗](../../apply/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To apply to someone means to be about them or matter for them.[↗](../../apply/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Apply sun cream before you go out in the sun.[↗](../../apply/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad applied for a new job.[↗](../../apply/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Apply the glue thinly and press the paper down.[↗](../../apply/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Now apply what you learned to these new sums.[↗](../../apply/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The rule about phones applies to everyone.[↗](../../apply/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Press on the cut to apply pressure and stop the bleeding.[↗](../../apply/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · My sister applied to a new high school.[↗](../../apply/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · This discount does not apply to toys.[↗](../../apply/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The same thing applies to you.[↗](../../apply/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · The same simple rule applies to all cases; beginning with the (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914))[↗](../../apply/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Apply thy heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.[↗](../../apply/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.23.12, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apply/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · Incline thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thy heart unto my knowledge.[↗](../../apply/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PRO.22.17, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apply/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For inquire, I pray thee, of the former generation, and apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out — (Writings JOB.8.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../apply/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **appoint** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To appoint someone is to choose them officially for a job or role.[↗](../../appoint/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To appoint a time or place is to decide it: at the appointed time.[↗](../../appoint/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The school appointed a new head teacher.[↗](../../appoint/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mrs Lee appointed Zoe as team captain.[↗](../../appoint/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We met at the appointed time.[↗](../../appoint/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The council appointed a new mayor.[↗](../../appoint/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She was appointed to look after the class pet.[↗](../../appoint/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Who appoints the judges?[↗](../../appoint/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · They agreed to appoint Momus as judge, and to abide by his decision.[↗](../../appoint/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · And he said: 'Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it.'[↗](../../appoint/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.30.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appoint/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · then ye shall appoint you cities to be cities of refuge for you, that the manslayer that killeth any person through error may flee thither.[↗](../../appoint/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.35.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appoint/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, that they may keep their priesthood; and the common man that draweth nigh shall be put to death.'[↗](../../appoint/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.3.10, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appoint/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Appoint mercy and truth, that they may preserve him.[↗](../../appoint/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.61.8, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appoint/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · I also will appoint him first-born, the highest of the kings of the earth.[↗](../../appoint/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.89.28, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appoint/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · For He doth not appoint a time unto any man, when he should go before God in judgment.[↗](../../appoint/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.34.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appoint/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **appointed** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Appointed means chosen officially for a job or role.[↗](../../appointed/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal, adjective) Appointed means fixed or agreed: «at the appointed time».[↗](../../appointed/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) Well-appointed means well equipped and nicely furnished.[↗](../../appointed/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Mrs Lee was appointed as our new head teacher.[↗](../../appointed/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Jack was appointed class captain.[↗](../../appointed/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We met at the appointed place.[↗](../../appointed/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge was appointed by the government.[↗](../../appointed/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Arrive at the appointed time, please.[↗](../../appointed/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The hotel rooms were well appointed.[↗](../../appointed/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · On the day appointed for the race the two started together.[↗](../../appointed/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · 'Let the children of Israel keep the passover in its appointed season.[↗](../../appointed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.9.2, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appointed/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · And Moses declared unto the children of Israel the appointed seasons of the LORD.[↗](../../appointed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.23.44, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appointed/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · And he took up his parable, and said: Alas, who shall live after God hath appointed him?[↗](../../appointed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah NUM.24.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appointed/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Also, O Judah, there is a harvest appointed for thee\![↗](../../appointed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.6.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appointed/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.[↗](../../appointed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 2KI.11.18, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appointed/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · and for the wood-offering, at times appointed, and for the first-fruits.[↗](../../appointed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings NEH.13.31, JPS 1917)[↗](../../appointed/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") **appointment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An appointment is an agreed time to meet someone, especially a doctor, dentist or hairdresser.[↗](../../appointment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An appointment is choosing someone for a job or position.[↗](../../appointment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "the appointment of a new head teacher".[↗](../../appointment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An appointment is a job itself, especially an important one.[↗](../../appointment/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* By appointment means only if you have arranged a time first.[↗](../../appointment/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* I have a dentist appointment after school.[↗](../../appointment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Mum made an appointment with the doctor.[↗](../../appointment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The appointment starts at 2:30 and lasts 45 minutes, so it ends at 3:15.[↗](../../appointment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · We had to cancel the appointment because I was ill.[↗](../../appointment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The appointment of the new head was announced.[↗](../../appointment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The shop is open by appointment only.[↗](../../appointment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't be late for your appointment.[↗](../../appointment/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · This time the Kinglet was not late for his appointment.[↗](../../appointment/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") **apportion** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) To apportion something is to divide it and share it out among people.[↗](../../apportion/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) To apportion blame is to decide how much each person is responsible for something bad.[↗](../../apportion/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prize money was apportioned among the winners.[↗](../../apportion/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Apportion 36 sweets equally among 4 children: 9 each.[↗](../../apportion/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The costs were apportioned according to use.[↗](../../apportion/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It's hard to apportion blame for the accident.[↗](../../apportion/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The land was apportioned between the two brothers.[↗](../../apportion/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Apportion the time fairly between the tasks.[↗](../../apportion/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **apportioned** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) Shared out or divided among people, often in fair or set parts.[↗](../../apportioned/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (formal) Gave a share of blame or responsibility to someone.[↗](../../apportioned/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The prize money was apportioned equally among the five winners.[↗](../../apportioned/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · 60 pounds was apportioned between Tom and Sue in the ratio 1:2.[↗](../../apportioned/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The land was apportioned among the farmers.[↗](../../apportioned/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Time was apportioned fairly to each group.[↗](../../apportioned/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge apportioned the blame to both drivers.[↗](../../apportioned/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Then the booty was apportioned out, but only a ducat was given to the little tailor, for that was as much as he could carry.[↗](../../apportioned/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **apportionment** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* (formal) The act of dividing something and sharing it out in parts, often fairly.[↗](../../apportionment/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (US) The way seats in a government body are shared out between areas by population.[↗](../../apportionment/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The apportionment of the prize money was decided by votes.[↗](../../apportionment/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Find the apportionment of 30 sweets in the ratio 2:3.[↗](../../apportionment/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The apportionment gave 12 sweets to one child and 18 to the other.[↗](../../apportionment/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The court decided the apportionment of blame.[↗](../../apportionment/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · In the US, apportionment is based on population.[↗](../../apportionment/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Fair apportionment of chores keeps the peace at home.[↗](../../apportionment/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") 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