allocation
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- 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.
- 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.