Allocation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Allocation is a noun meaning The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
Meaning
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
More Meanings
- That which is allocated; allowance, entitlement.
- (embryology) Restriction of an embryonic cell and its clonal descendants to a particular cell type or body region.
Example Sentences
The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The farmer received his full allocation of water from the government.
Following allocation to Toton on January 1 1996, it stayed there until transferral to Crewe in November 2000, before being stored at Eastleigh on December 17 the same year.
Word Forms
- allocations
Synonyms for allocation
Depending on context, synonyms include apportionment, allotment, parceling, apportioning, parcelling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include allotment, apportionment, apportioning, parceling, parcelling, distribution.
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