allocation — the action of distributing something or the amount of something that is given to someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of distributing something or the amount of something that is given to someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 할당, 배분, 배정
Korean pronunciation: 앨러**케이**션
Example Sentences
- The pizza allocation at the office party was a disaster - the vegetarians got pepperoni and the meat lovers got veggie supreme!
- The company's allocation of parking spaces follows a strict hierarchy based on job titles.
- My daily calorie allocation goes 50% to actual meals and 50% to 'emergency chocolate situations.'
allocation
NOUN//ˌæləˈkeɪʃən//
the action of distributing something or the amount of something that is given to someone or something
The allocation divides the total — each part is assigned to a different person.
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Allocation by calculation — each portion finds its place through allocation.
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Origin
From Latin 'allocare', composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'locare' (to place or assign), meaning 'to assign to'. The suffix '-tion' converts the verb into a noun form.
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“The pizza allocation at the office party was a disaster - the vegetarians got pepperoni and the meat lovers got veggie supreme!”
“The company's allocation of parking spaces follows a strict hierarchy based on job titles.”
“My daily calorie allocation goes 50% to actual meals and 50% to 'emergency chocolate situations.'”
“The government announced a new allocation of funds for renewable energy projects.”
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