allocation

American  

[al-uh-key-shuhn] / ˌæl əˈkeɪ ʃən /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• allocative adjective
• deallocation noun
• reallocation noun
• suballocation noun

Etymology

Origin of allocation

First recorded in 1525–35; from Medieval Latin allocātiōn- (stem of allocātiō ), equivalent to allocāt(us) ( allocate ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

In a statement to Barron’s, Snap board chair Michael Lynton said the social media company “welcomes input from all shareholders and regularly engages with investors on strategy, capital allocation, and governance.”

From Barron's

Investors may have already adjusted their allocations in reaction to the quantum risks over the past few months, Rasmussen noted.

From MarketWatch

Snapchat Board Chair Michael Lynton said the company welcomes shareholder input and regularly discusses strategy, capital allocation, and governance with shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wojnar, who was the company’s vice president of corporate strategic planning and guided capital allocation and investment strategies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, the government ordered energy-saving measures for a one-month period, including early closing times for most commercial establishments as well as reductions in street lighting and allocations for government vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• allotment
• appropriation
• quota
• share