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Topic: Finance

allocation

IPA: /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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.

allocator

IPA: /əˈlɒkeɪtə/

KK: /əˈlɑːkeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person or system that distributes resources or assigns tasks to others.

Example: The allocator decided how to distribute the funds among the various departments.

allot

IPA: /əˈlɒt/

KK: /əˈlɑt/

transitive verb

Definition: To give or assign a specific amount of something to someone or something, often as part of a plan or arrangement.

Example: The teacher will allot time for each student to present their project.

allotment

IPA: /əˈlɒtmənt/

KK: /əˈlɑt.mənt/

noun

Definition: A share or portion of something that is given or assigned to someone, often as part of a plan or distribution.

Example: The community garden has an allotment for each family to grow their own vegetables.

allottee

IPA: /əˈlɒtiː/

KK: /əˈlɑːti/

noun

Definition: A person who receives a share or portion of something that has been divided or distributed.

Example: The allottee received a parcel of land as part of the government scheme.

allowance

IPA: /əˈlaʊəns/

KK: /əˈlaʊəns/

noun

Definition: An amount of money or something else that is given regularly, often for a specific purpose, or a consideration made for certain situations.

Example: She receives a monthly allowance from her parents to cover her expenses.

transitive verb

Definition: To give or provide something in a specific amount or limit, often as part of a plan or agreement.

Example: She receives a monthly allowance from her parents to cover her expenses.

almoner

IPA: /ˈæl.mənər/

KK: /ˈæl.mə.nər/

noun

Definition: A person who gives money or food to those in need, often working in a hospital or charity setting.

Example: The almoner ensured that the patients received the necessary support and resources during their stay.

amalgamate

IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To come together and form a single unit or to mix different elements into one.

Example: The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.

transitive verb

Definition: To bring together different things to form a single, unified whole.

Example: The two companies decided to amalgamate to strengthen their market position.

amalgamated

IPA: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/

KK: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that has been formed by combining two or more different things into a single unit, while still keeping some of the original features of each part.

Example: The amalgamated company has a stronger market presence than its predecessors.

verb

Definition: To combine or unite different things into one, often used to describe the merging of organizations or ideas.

Example: The two companies amalgamated to create a more competitive business.

amalgamation

IPA: /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/

KK: /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process where different things, like companies or materials, are combined into one. This can refer to merging businesses or mixing substances to create something new.

Example: The amalgamation of the two companies created a powerful new entity in the market.

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