Allocation Meaning
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
nounThat which is allocated; allowance, entitlement.
Sentence Examples
Allocation of resources can be a difficult task when you have no resources at all.
It's all about intelligent allocation of resources.
We have spent our entire allocation for the year.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of funds to various departments must be approved by the board.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of resources was decided based on the needs of the city.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French allocacion, from Medieval Latin allocātiō. By surface analysis, allocate + -ion.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2024 January 10, Chris Gilson, “RAIL's famous five...”, in RAIL, number 1000, page 27:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of funds to various departments must be approved by the board.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of resources was decided based on the needs of the city.