allocation
Translation
assignment, distribution, share, allowance
Examples
The allocation of resources is a key task.
The allocation of resources is a key task.
Each department received its budget allocation.
Each department received its budget allocation.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) ((to sb./sth.)) the process of distributing (sth.) The allocation of resources is a key task.
an allocation ((of sth.)) a share of (sth.) given out Each department received its budget allocation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assignment, distribution, allotment
Etymology
From the verb 'allocate' + the noun-forming suffix '-ion', meaning 'the act of allocating'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'allocate'. If you know the verb, you know the noun.