parcel out
Divide and distribute
To parcel out is to divide something into portions and distribute them: The estate was parceled out among the heirs.
The phrase emphasizes methodical allocation rather than casual sharing—land parceled out to settlers, responsibilities parceled out among team members.
She parceled out the remaining funds to cover each expense.
Distribute by shares
- apportionDivide into portions
- assignGive as responsibility
- dispenseGive out in portions
- doleState benefit payments
mete · administer · deal · disburse · ration · allocate · bestow · divvy
Distinct part of whole
- subdivideSplit into smaller portions
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
- sectionDistinct divided part
- slicePortion cut off
split · carve · break up · cut up · apportion · separate · portion · fraction
Designated share or portion
- apportionmentDivision into shares
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- rationFixed allotted amount
- sharePortion given out
assignment · distribution · provision · grant · tranche · slice · lot · dole
allot
Distribute by shares
dole · mete · administer · deal · disburse · ration · allocate · bestow · divvy · divide up
segment
Distinct part of whole
slice · split · carve · break up · cut up · apportion · separate · portion · fraction · quarter
allotment
Designated share or portion
- apportionmentDivision into shares
- quotaFixed assigned amount
- rationFixed allotted amount
share · assignment · distribution · provision · grant · tranche · slice · lot · dole · measure