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Allocation Definition And Meaning
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.

Allocation Definition And Meaning

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

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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