parceling

Definition of Parceling in English :

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

Example Sentences:
'the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Parceling

noun

1.

the act of separating into parts and distributing

2. Nautical

canvas strips, usually covered with tar, wrapped around a rope to protect it

n.

1. Something wrapped up or packaged; a package.

2. A plot of land, usually a division of a larger area.

3. A quantity of merchandise offered for sale.

4. A group or company; a pack: "this youthful parcel of noble bachelors" (Shakespeare).

tr.v. par·celed, par·cel·ing, par·cels also par·celled or par·cel·ling

1. To divide into parts and distribute: parceled out the land to their three children.

2. To make into a parcel; package.

3. Nautical To wind protective strips of canvas around (rope).