Definition

The act of distributing or assigning something, such as money, resources, or tasks, to different people or purposes.

Example

The allocation of funds for the new project was approved by the board.

Conversation

Have you seen the budget allocation for our project yet?

Yeah, I noticed it’s a bit lower than expected.

I wonder if that will affect our timeline for delivery.

It might, but we can always discuss it with the manager.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Allocation → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "locare" (meaning to place). The word describes the act of placing something to a specific purpose or use.

Memory Tip

Think of 'placing' something ('locare') 'to' a specific purpose ('ad-') — that's why allocation means assigning resources for a particular use.

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