Parcel out

verb

To distribute or allocate in small portions.

The teacher parcelled out the assignments to the students.
Visual representation of "parcel out" - To distribute or allocate in small portions

Often appears as...

  • parcel out tasks
  • parcel out resources
verb

To divide an area of land into parts.

The real estate developer parcelled out the land for different purposes.
Visual representation of "parcel out" - To divide an area of land into parts

Often appears as...

  • parcel out land
  • parcel out estate

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

verb

To share out something among several people.

The lottery winnings need to be parcelled out among the winners.
Visual representation of "parcel out" - To share out something among several people

Often appears as...

  • parcel out winnings
  • parcel out profits
verb

To distribute or allocate in small portions.

The teacher parcelled out the assignments to the students.
Visual representation of "parcel out" - To distribute or allocate in small portions

Often appears as...

  • parcel out tasks
  • parcel out resources
verb

To divide an area of land into parts.

The real estate developer parcelled out the land for different purposes.
Visual representation of "parcel out" - To divide an area of land into parts

Often appears as...

  • parcel out land
  • parcel out estate

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

verb

To share out something among several people.

The lottery winnings need to be parcelled out among the winners.
Visual representation of "parcel out" - To share out something among several people

Often appears as...

  • parcel out winnings
  • parcel out profits
Definition 1 of 3
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Small Portions

Used when items or duties are divided into smaller, manageable parts for distribution.

Illustration for Small Portions
The project budget was parcelled out to each department carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Equal Sharing

Implies that the shared items or tasks are distributed fairly.

Illustration for Equal Sharing
Prizes were parcelled out equally to all contestants.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Controlled Distribution

Highlights the deliberate and measured way of giving out resources or tasks.

Illustration for Controlled Distribution
Annual bonuses were parcelled out based on employee performance.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Small Portions

Used when items or duties are divided into smaller, manageable parts for distribution.

Illustration for Small Portions
The project budget was parcelled out to each department carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Equal Sharing

Implies that the shared items or tasks are distributed fairly.

Illustration for Equal Sharing
Prizes were parcelled out equally to all contestants.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Controlled Distribution

Highlights the deliberate and measured way of giving out resources or tasks.

Illustration for Controlled Distribution
Annual bonuses were parcelled out based on employee performance.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Small Portions

Used when items or duties are divided into smaller, manageable parts for distribution.

Illustration for Small Portions
The project budget was parcelled out to each department carefully.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Equal Sharing

Implies that the shared items or tasks are distributed fairly.

Illustration for Equal Sharing
Prizes were parcelled out equally to all contestants.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Controlled Distribution

Highlights the deliberate and measured way of giving out resources or tasks.

Illustration for Controlled Distribution
Annual bonuses were parcelled out based on employee performance.
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