Definitions for allocation
ˌæl əˈkeɪ ʃənal·lo·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allotment, allocationnoun

   a share set aside for a specific purpose

2. allotment, apportionment, apportioning, allocation, parceling, parcelling, assignationnoun

   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"

3. allocation, storage allocationnoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allocationnoun

   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.

2. Etymology: From allocacion, from allocatio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Allocationnoun

   Etymology: alloco, Lat.

   1. The act of putting one thing to another.2. The admission of an article in reckoning, and addition of it to the account.3.An allowance made upon an account; a term used in the exchequer. Ephraim Chambers

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1. allocation

   Allocation refers to the distribution or assignment of resources, tasks, or goods to people, areas, or processes, typically in a planned or systematic way. It can be used in different contexts such as resource allocation in economics, space allocation in logistics, or task allocation in project management.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Allocationnoun

   the act of putting one thing to another; a placing; disposition; arrangement

2. Allocationnoun

   an allotment or apportionment; as, an allocation of shares in a company

3. Allocationnoun

   the admission of an item in an account, or an allowance made upon an account; -- a term used in the English exchequer

4. Etymology: [LL. allocatio: cf. F. allocation.]

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allocation

   In a general sense, distribution for employment of limited forces and resources among competing requirements. Specific allocations (e.g., air sorties, nuclear weapons, forces, and transportation) are described as allocation of air sorties, nuclear weapons, etc. See also allocation (nuclear); apportionment.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. allocation

   The act and process of to allocate.

   Government allocation of public money for local, regional and national purposes is necessary to ensure the continued sustainability of humanity.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 30, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'allocation' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2864

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'allocation' in Nouns Frequency: #1664

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of allocation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of allocation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of allocation in a Sentence

1. Public Health Officer Karen Landers:

   The Alabama Department of Public Health will follow its Phase 1a allocation of Covid-19 vaccine and, as necessary, ask providers to sub-categorize persons within Phase 1a based upon supply, for example, healthcare personnel who work in emergency rooms, Covid-19 units, have underlying health problems, or other factors, may receive the initial vaccines.

2. German Chancellor Angela Merkel:

   Two people sit by the Barcaccia fountain near almost empty Spanish Steps, in Rome on Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Premier Giuseppe Conte on Wednesday said he will consider requests to toughen Italys already extraordinary anti-virus lockdown. Adding to its efforts, the Italian government also announced a $ 28 billion allocation to fight the outbreak on both medical and economic fronts. The first measures, expected to be outlined Friday, will support health services, the civil protection agency and the labor market. The Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade appeared almost desert in Milan on Wednesday as Italy mulls even tighter restrictions on daily life. ( AP Photo/Luca Bruno) The World Health Organizationon Wednesdaydeclared the virus a pandemic, noting that the number of cases outside China had exploded13-fold over the past two weeks. There are now more than 118,000 cases of COVID-19 in 114 countries, with 4,291 deaths, WHO Director-GeneralTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said. Other European nations are issuing measures to slow down and control the spread of the virus, and provide a cushion for the economic shock of the outbreak. Spain Spains coronavirus cases have surpassed 2,000, with roughly half of them in the Madrid region, where two-thirds of the countrys 47 virus-related deaths have occurred, the Health Ministry said Wednesday. The number of cases saw a 60 percent increase since Tuesday. United States TOURISTS QUARANTINED IN SPANISH HOTEL AFTER TESTING POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS : HEALTH OFFICIALS Madrids fatalities are high because much of the contagion there is taking place in nursing homes, said Fernando Simn, director of Spains health emergency center. Empty shelves are seen in a supermarket as people begin to stock up on provisions in Madrid on Tuesday. ( AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Schools and universities in Madrid and two northern regions have been ordered to close for two weeks to help slow the outbreaks spread. Workers were urged to telecommute to help reduce crowds on public transit. Denmark The Scandinavian country saw a 191 percent spike in Spain Spains coronavirus cases, with 90 more infections confirmed on Wednesday, for a total of at least 262. Local Denmark SEES FIRST CORONAVIRUS CASE IN MAN RETURNING FROM ITALY VACATION Denmarks leaders have advised the public to avoid using public transportation, while some schools also closed, Local Denmark reported. Health officials also have advised against shaking hands, a measure that has suspended naturalization ceremonies, which require a mandatory handshake by law, The New York Times reported. Germany With at least 1,300 infections as of Wednesday, Germany so far has only three deaths a low rate that experts attributeto rapid testing as the outbreak unfolded. German Chancellor Angela Merkel issued a warning, citingexpert estimates that up to 70 percent of the population could be infected with the virus. HOW IS GERMANY CONTROLLING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK ? You have to understand that if the virus is there, and the population has no immunity yet to this virus, there are no vaccines and no therapy so far, a high percentage experts say 60 to 70 percent of the population will be infected.

3. Rio CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques:

   Chris has helped embed a disciplined focus on costs and capital allocation.

4. Adam Deady:

   A fully-funded emergency fund is the safety net everyone needs to protect themselves from financial disaster, it should be the top priority in terms of your allocation of cash.

5. Marc Wyatt:

   Many managers still seem to take the position that if investors have not yet discovered and objected to their expense allocation methodology, then it must be legitimate and consistent with their fiduciary duty.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=allocation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Allocation
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=allocation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allocation
6. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf