allocation

//ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

allocationSingular
allocationsPlural
1

The act or process of distributing or assigning resources, money, or tasks for a particular purpose.

The allocation of funds to each department will be decided at the meeting.

2

An amount or portion of a resource assigned to a particular recipient or purpose.

Each department received its budget allocation for the new fiscal year.