Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

preportion

verb
/priˈpɔrʃən/
Definition
To divide or distribute something into parts or shares in relation to a whole.
Examples
  • In order to create a balanced meal, it’s important to preportion the servings of each food group.
  • She decided to preportion the ingredients for the recipe to ensure even distribution among the guests.
  • The teacher asked the students to preportion the materials needed for their science project.
Meaning
Preportion is the act of arranging or allocating portions or sections of something, especially in a way that corresponds to a desired ratio or proportion.
Synonyms
  • allocate
  • divide
  • distribute
  • portion