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1. allocation

noun. ['ˌæləˈkeɪʃən'] the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan.

Etymology

  • allocation (English)
  • allocacion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • allocatio (Latin)

2. allocation

noun. ['ˌæləˈkeɪʃən'] a share set aside for a specific purpose.

Etymology

  • allocation (English)
  • allocacion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • allocatio (Latin)

3. allocation

noun. ['ˌæləˈkeɪʃən'] (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions.

Etymology

  • allocation (English)
  • allocacion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • allocatio (Latin)
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