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allocation — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • allocation noun The act of assigning something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose.
  • entitlement noun The right to receive or do something.

Senses

allocation is used for these senses in English:

  • allocation The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
  • entitlement (politics) A legal obligation on a government to make payments to a person, business, or unit of government that meets the criteria set in law, such as social security in the US.

allocation — full definition

  1. noun The act of assigning something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose.
  2. noun The specific share or amount assigned.

entitlement — full definition

  1. noun The right to receive or do something.
  2. noun A government benefit paid to people who qualify under the law, such as a pension or social security.
  3. noun An attitude of believing you deserve special treatment.

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