Allocation

Definitions

1. The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
   countable, uncountable
2. That which is allocated; allowance, entitlement.
   countable, uncountable
3. Restriction of an embryonic cell and its clonal descendants to a particular cell type or body region
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.”

“Following allocation to Toton on January 1 1996, it stayed there until transferral to Crewe in November 2000, before being stored at Eastleigh on December 17 the same year.”

“The farmer received his full allocation of water from the government.”

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