proʊpɔrt, prɒpɔrt

Definitions

1. noun

A share or portion of something, especially a share of land or an estate.

“The will specified that her proport in the family business would go to her children.”

2. verb

To divide or allocate something in proportion or shares.

“The court will proport the assets of the estate among the heirs.”

3. verb

To make or set the proportion of something.

“The designer will proport the colors to match the brand’s identity.”