Economic Principles And Concepts

verb to divide and allocate something in portions or shares

• The committee had to apportion the budget among various departments.
• Let's apportion the tasks evenly so no one feels overwhelmed.
• I'll apportion the snacks for the road trip.
• She had to apportion her time wisely between work and family responsibilities.

noun a disadvantage or problem that makes something less desirable or successful

• One drawback of the new software system is its lack of compatibility with older operating systems.
• The only drawback of the beach house is that it's a bit far from town.
• The main drawback of the job is the long hours and low pay.
• The drawback of always taking the easy way out is that you never truly challenge yourself to grow.