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allocation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/

Forms: allocations

allocation means: The act of deciding who receives particular amounts of money, time, or supplies.

noun

GIVING SHARESC1

The act of deciding who receives particular amounts of money, time, or supplies.

  • The allocation of funds begins tomorrow.
  • We discussed the fair allocation of office space.
  • Who is responsible for allocation of the new equipment?

How to use it: allocation of something to someone (The allocation of funds to schools will begin next month.)

Similar words: distribution, assignment

Common phrases: allocation of resources, allocation of funds, fair allocation, resource allocation

GIVEN SHAREC1

An amount of money, time, or supplies given to a person or group.

  • Our allocation of water is small.
  • The department received a larger allocation this year.
  • Have you used your full allocation of computer time?

How to use it: allocation of something (Our allocation of fuel is almost gone.)

Similar words: allowance, share, quota

Common phrases: allocation of something, annual allocation, receive an allocation, full allocation

Questions about allocation

What does allocation mean?

The act of deciding who receives particular amounts of money, time, or supplies.

What is allocation in other languages?

Türkçe: tahsis · Español: asignación · Français: allocation · Deutsch: Zuteilung · Italiano: assegnazione · 日本語: 配分

How do you pronounce allocation?

It is pronounced /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/.

How do you use allocation in a sentence?

The allocation of funds begins tomorrow. We discussed the fair allocation of office space.

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