Allotter

/əˈlɑt.ər/ noun

Definition

A person who allots; someone who distributes or assigns shares or portions to others.

Etymology

From allot plus -er suffix (one who does the action). Standard English agent noun formation. The term developed alongside the common practice of formally distributing land and resources.

Kelly Says

School counselors who assign class schedules or judges who allocate jury duties are effectively allotters—they're making official decisions about who gets what portion of limited resources.

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