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apportionment

/əˈpɔːrʃənmənt/ /əˈpɔːrʃnmənt/

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noun

Répartition, partage

The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned.

Examples :

"The apportionment of tasks among the team members ensured everyone had a manageable workload. "

La répartition des tâches entre les membres de l'équipe a permis à chacun d'avoir une charge de travail gérable.

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noun

Répartition, distribution

The distribution of members of the House of Representatives according to the population of the various states.

Examples :

"After the census, the apportionment of representatives ensures that states with larger populations have more voices in Congress. "

Après le recensement, la répartition des représentants garantit que les États ayant une population plus importante ont plus de voix au Congrès.

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noun

Répartition, allocation

The allocation of direct taxation according to the population of the various states.

Examples :

"The government decided on the apportionment of taxes so that states with larger populations paid more than states with smaller populations. "

Le gouvernement a décidé de la répartition des impôts de sorte que les États ayant une population plus importante paient plus que les États ayant une population plus faible.

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