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
- noun The act of assigning something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose.
- noun The specific share or amount assigned.
entitlement — full definition
- noun The right to receive or do something.
- noun A government benefit paid to people who qualify under the law, such as a pension or social security.
- noun An attitude of believing you deserve special treatment.