allocation Synonyms

allocation Meaning

Wordnet

allocation (n)

a share set aside for a specific purpose

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

Webster

allocation (n.)

The act of putting one thing to another; a placing; disposition; arrangement.

An allotment or apportionment; as, an allocation of shares in a company.

The admission of an item in an account, or an allowance made upon an account; -- a term used in the English exchequer.

FAQs About the word allocation

a share set aside for a specific purpose, the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan, (computer science) the assignm

subsidy, grant, allotment, appropriation, entitlement, fund, aid, annuity, endowment, subvention

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The budget meeting focused on the allocation of funds to different departments to ensure equitable resource distribution.

The committee discussed the fair allocation of time for each speaker during the conference.

The project manager presented a detailed plan for the allocation of tasks among team members to maximize efficiency.

The school administration carefully considered the allocation of classrooms to different grade levels based on student enrollment.