What is "allocation" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 25-04-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does allocation mean in English? Meaning of allocation definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "allocation": a share set aside for a specific purpose

Meaning: a share set aside for a specific purpose

Synonyms: allocation allotment

Hyponyms: quota reallocation

Hypernyms: part percentage portion share

Meaning: the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

Example: the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state

Synonyms: allocation allotment apportioning apportionment assignation parceling parcelling

Hyponyms: deal grant parcel portion rationing reallocation reallotment reapportionment share subsidisation subsidization

Hypernyms: distribution

Meaning: (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

Synonyms: allocation storage allocation

Hypernyms: assigning assignment

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