assignation | ||
1. | [ noun ] the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan | |
Synonyms: | allocation allotment parceling apportioning parcelling apportionment | |
Examples: | "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" |
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Related terms: | distribution parcel grant rationing deal reallotment assign distribute allocate | |
2. | [ noun ] a secret rendezvous (especially between lovers) | |
Synonyms: | tryst | |
Related terms: | rendezvous | |
Similar spelling: |
assassination assignor assignee assigned assigning assignment assignable |