allocation.

the assignment of resources, time, duties, or quantities to particular uses or recipients

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Words that belong together

• resource allocation
• budget allocation
• allocation of time

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The budget changes the allocation of funds between regions.

Resource allocation reflects the institution's priorities.

The essay questions the fairness of this allocation.

Usage notes

Primary curation section: Academic. Concerns distribution for use, not necessarily equal or fair distribution. Plural: allocations. Related verb: allocate.