apiece
UK: əˈpiːs | US: əˈpiːs
adv. to, for, or by each one of a group (used to express equal distribution)
The word "apiece" originated in Middle English as a combination of the prefix "a-" (derived from Old English "on," meaning "on" or "to") and "piece" (from Old French "piece," meaning "part" or "unit"). It originally conveyed the idea of distribution "to each part" or "per unit," evolving into its modern usage to indicate equal allocation among individuals or items. The logic reflects a straightforward compounding of spatial/directional "a-" with the quantifiable "piece."
The candies were handed out two apiece to the children.
They won three games apiece in the tournament.
The tickets cost $10 apiece.
The team members received medals apiece for their efforts.
We were given five samples apiece to test.