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allocation

/ allocation /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions
Type of:
assignment assigning
Derived:
allocate apportion
Domain:
computer science computing
noun Sense 2
a share set aside for a specific purpose
Type of:
share portion part
Kinds of:
reallocation quota
Derived:
allocate apportion
noun Sense 3
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
"the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"
Type of:
distribution
Kinds of:
grant subsidization subsidisation reallotment reapportionment
Derived:
assign allot portion parcel allocate
Semantic Complexity
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Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
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Total Relationships
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Times Searched
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assignment assigning share portion part reallocation quota distribution grant subsidization subsidisation reallotment