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

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  1. 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."

  2. Consolidate as a verb:

    To make stronger or more solid.

  1. Consolidate as an adjective (obsolete):

    Formed into a solid mass; made firm; consolidated.