Parceled (out) is a term used to describe the process of dividing something into smaller parts or portions. The crossword solutions METED (5 letters), DOLED (5 letters), and ALLOTTED (8 letters) all refer to this concept. METED means to measure out or dispense in portions, DOLED means to distribute or give out in portions, and ALLOTTED means to assign or set apart for a particular purpose. All three words are synonyms for the term parceled (out).