About The Word Allocation
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Allocation
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What's The Definition Of Allocation?
[n] (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions
[n] the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state" [n] a share set aside for a specific purpose Synonyms | Synonyms for Allocation: allotment | allotment | apportioning | apportionment | assignation | parceling | parcelling Related Terms | Find terms related to Allocation: allotment | appointment | apportionment | appropriation | arrangement | array | arraying | assignment | attribution | collation | collocation | constitution | denomination | deployment | deposit | deposition | designation | determination | disposal | disposition | distribution | earmarking | emplacement | fixing | form | formation | formulation | lading | loading | localization | locating | location | marshaling | order | ordering | packing | pinning down | pinpointing | placement | placing | positioning | posting | precision | putting | regimentation | reposition | selection | setting aside | signification | situation | specification | spotting | stationing | stipulation | storage | stowage | structuring | syntax | tagging See Also | assigning | assignment | deal | distribution | grant | parcel | part | percentage | portion | portion | quota | rationing | reallocation | reallocation | reallotment | reapportionment | share | share | subsidisation | subsidization Allocation In Webster's Dictionary \Al`lo*ca"tion\, n. [LL. allocatio: cf. F.
allocation.]
1. The act of putting one thing to another; a placing;
disposition; arrangement. --Hallam.
2. An allotment or apportionment; as, an allocation of shares
in a company.
The allocation of the particular portions of
Palestine to its successive inhabitants. --A. R.
Stanley.
3. The admission of an item in an account, or an allowance
made upon an account; -- a term used in the English
exchequer.
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