allocation

/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of deciding how to distribute something (such as money, resources, or time) among different people or uses.
    • Fair allocation of classroom supplies is important for all students.
    • The company's budget allocation for research and development increased this year.
    • The committee is responsible for the allocation of funds to various projects.
  2. The amount or share of something that is given to a particular person or for a particular purpose.
    • My allocation of vacation days is ten per year.
    • Each department received its allocation of office supplies for the quarter.
    • The government announced a new allocation of food aid to the region.
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