the decision or choice made by such a method.

the decision or choice made by such a method.

the casting or drawing of such objects as a method of deciding something: to choose a person by lot.

the casting or drawing of such objects as a method of deciding something: to choose a person by lot.

one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.

one of a set of objects, as straws or pebbles, drawn or thrown from a container to decide a question or choice by chance.

allotted share or portion: to receive one's lot of an inheritance.

the portion in life assigned by fate or Providence; one's fate, fortune, or destiny: Her lot had not been a happy one.

a distinct portion or piece of land: a building lot.

a piece of land forming a part of a district, city, or other community.

South Midland and Southern U.S. a farmyard or barnyard.

a piece of land having the use specified by the attributive noun or adjective: a parking lot; a used-car lot.

Movies . a motion-picture studio and its surrounding property.

a distinct portion or parcel of anything, as of merchandise: The furniture was to be auctioned off in 20 lots.

a number of things or persons collectively: There's one more, and that's the lot.

kind of person; sort: He's a bad lot.

Often lots. a great many or a great deal: a lot of books; lots of money.