Allot Meaning

/əˈlɒt/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbTo distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.

verbTo assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.

Allot the money for R&D.
Let's see how much time they allot you.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher will ____ each student a specific amount of time for the presentation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The schedule will ____ fifteen minutes for audience questions.

From Middle English allotten, from Old French aloter (Modern French allotir). à + lot. By surface analysis, al- + lot.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher will ____ each student a specific amount of time for the presentation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The schedule will ____ fifteen minutes for audience questions.

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