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allocation

[/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: allocations / alocações
alocação
1. The distribution or assignment of resources, funds, or duties to a specific purpose or person
The allocation of budget funds was decided by the committee.
A alocação dos fundos orçamentários foi decidida pelo comitê.
2. The amount of something that is allotted or distributed
Each department received an allocation of $50,000 for equipment.
Cada departamento recebeu uma alocação de $50.000 para equipamentos.
3. The act of allocating or the process of assigning resources
The allocation of parking spaces was based on seniority.
A alocação de vagas de estacionamento foi baseada na antiguidade.
Synonyms
distributionassignmentapportionmentallotment
Antonyms
retentionconcentrationwithholding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alocação
Most common term used in business and technical contexts
Brazil
distribuição
Alternative term, more general usage
Portugal
alocação
Standard term in Portuguese, used in formal and technical contexts
Portugal
afectação
Alternative term, particularly in legal and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

resource allocation
memory allocation
budget allocation
time allocation
allocation of funds
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