allocation

[ al-uh-key-shuhn ]

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.

Other Words From

• al·lo·ca·tive adjective
• de·al·lo·ca·tion noun
• re·al·lo·ca·tion noun
• sub·al·lo·ca·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of allocation¹

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

Example Sentences

These definitions can also inform policy decisions regarding resource allocation, reimbursement, and quality-improvement initiatives, shaping the delivery of healthcare services.

From Science Daily

They said the rise would not kick in until April and that the government would set out further details on the allocation of funding for next year in due course.

From BBC

A detailed breakdown of the funding allocations for each force next year is expected to be published next month.

From BBC

County budget allocation to support the needs of trans people, saying local government needs to step up.

From Los Angeles Times

For both members of both parties, the successful allocation of funds is often rewarded with re-election by their beneficiaries.

From Salon

Related Words

• allotment
• appropriation
• quota
• share