The difference between Apportion and Consolidate
When used as verbs, apportion means to divide and distribute portions of a whole, whereas consolidate means to combine into a single unit.
Consolidate is also adjective with the meaning: formed into a solid mass.
check bellow for the other definitions of Apportion and Consolidate
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Apportion as a verb (transitive):
To divide and distribute portions of a whole.
Examples:
"The controlling party had apportioned the voting districts such that their party would be favored in the next election."
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Apportion as a verb (transitive):
Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.
Examples:
"The children were required to dump all of their Halloween candy on the table so that their parents could apportion it among them."
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Consolidate as a verb (ambitransitive):
To combine into a single unit; to group together or join.
Examples:
"He consolidated his luggage into a single large bag."
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Consolidate as a verb:
To make stronger or more solid.
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Consolidate as an adjective (obsolete):
Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.