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APPROPRIATIONS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Appropriations.

Appropriations - as a noun

Money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
money10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Incorporation by joining or uniting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annexation17

A deliberate act of acquisition of something, often without the permission of the owner

Example: "The necessary funds were obtained by the government's appropriation of the company's operating unit"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquiring21getting9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The appropriations for education were increased in the new budget."
"The committee reviewed the appropriations for various government programs."
"The appropriations bill was passed by the House of Representatives."
"The senators debated the appropriations for infrastructure projects."
"The governor vetoed the appropriations for the arts."
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Word Game Points

Is APPROPRIATIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appropriations is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPROPRIATIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is APPROPRIATIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appropriations is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROPRIATIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is APPROPRIATIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appropriations is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROPRIATIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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