
Apportion
Sharing Profits
Used when profits or benefits are split between people, like bonuses in a company.

The festival's revenue was apportioned among the organizing members.
Not Always Equal
Portions distributed may not be the same size; they can be based on merit or role.

The coach apportioned the most playing time to the most skilled players.
Objective Fairness
Often implies an attempt to be fair in dividing something among parties or areas.

The relief supplies were apportioned fairly among the affected districts.
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