parceling

(noun) the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan. Synonyms: allotment, apportionment, apportioning, allocation, parcelling, assignation. Example: "The apportionment of seats in the house of representatives is based on the relative population of each state."

(verb) divide into parts. Synonyms: parcel. Example: "The developers parceled the land."

(verb) cover with strips of canvas. Synonyms: parcel. Example: "Parcel rope."

(verb) make into a wrapped container. Synonyms: parcel.