allocation

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[edit] English

[edit] Noun

Singular
allocation

Plural
allocations

allocation (plural allocations)

  1. The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
    The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

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[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From Mediaeval Latin allocātiō.

[edit] Noun

allocation f. (plural allocations)

  1. granting, assignment
  2. benefit, allowance
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