noun
allocation
al-uh-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of assigning something, especially money or resources, for a particular purpose.
"The government announced a new allocation of funds for hospitals."
"Each team member has an allocation of tasks for the sprint."
2
The specific share or amount assigned.
"Her monthly allocation of overtime hours had already been used up."
How to Use Allocation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA share of something — often money, resources, or time — that has been set aside for a specific purpose.
Common pairings
budget allocation
resource allocation
seat allocation
Word Forms
allocations plural
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin allocatio, built on the same root as "allocate."