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allocation

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al⋅lo⋅ca⋅tion

  [al-uh-key-shuhn]
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–noun
1. the act of allocating; apportionment.
2. the state of being allocated.
3. the share or portion allocated.
4. Accounting. a system of dividing expenses and incomes among the various branches, departments, etc., of a business.
Origin:
1525–35; < ML allocātiōn- (s. of allocātiō), equiv. to allocāt(us) (see allocate ) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms:
al⋅lo⋅ca⋅tive, adjective
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al·lo·cate   (āl'ə-kāt')   
tr.v.   al·lo·cat·ed, al·lo·cat·ing, al·lo·cates

  1. To set apart for a special purpose; designate: allocate a room to be used for storage.

  2. To distribute according to a plan; allot: allocate rations for a week-long camping trip.


[Medieval Latin allocāre, allocāt- : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin locāre, to place (from locus, place).]
al'lo·cat'a·ble adj., al'lo·ca'tion n., al'lo·ca·tor n.
Synonyms: These verbs mean to set aside for a specified purpose: allocated time for recreation; appropriated funds for public education; designated a location for the new hospital; money earmarked for a vacation.
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