allotted

adjective

al·​lot·​ted ə-ˈlä-təd How to pronounce allotted (audio)
Synonyms of allottednext
: assigned or distributed as a portion, share, or lot
finished in the allotted time
Silently, all the creatures filed to their allotted places.Brian Jacques
The teacher had exhausted his allotted sick leave after weakness in his vocal muscles made it impossible for him to teach.Education Week

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Some districts, including Anne Arundel County, have used their allotted three snow days and have implemented virtual learning days. Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 If Drake fails to complete certain portions of the project by June 24, 2030, or if the developer doesn’t make at least 18 affordable apartment units for the allotted period of time, the city can suspend or reduce its incentive payments. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026 Before the final invoices were received in December, the law firm still had about $30,000 left in the allotted budget. Rachel Royster january 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026 Of course, there are always the outliers who bring more than their two allotted bags and try to sneak them past the gate agents. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 The child and his brother were visiting their dad, Jameson Kyle Boley, as part of his allotted five days of visitation for the year, Smith said, NBC News reported. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 Now, hit songs will leave the chart after an allotted number of weeks. Taylor Crumpton, Time, 19 Dec. 2025 The judge also fined the three $813 each and ordered the cancellation of the allotted plot for Rehana. CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025 Elad’s collegiate journey exceeds the allotted time under NCAA eligibility rules. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of allot

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allotted was in 1567

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“Allotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allotted. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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