base allocation
[beɪs ˌæləˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: base allocations
alocação base
1. The initial or fundamental amount of resources, funds, or budget assigned to a department, project, or individual as a starting point before adjustments
The marketing department received a base allocation of $50,000 for the fiscal year.
O departamento de marketing recebeu uma alocação base de $50.000 para o ano fiscal.
2. In computing and memory management, the primary block of memory or storage space reserved for a specific process or application
The system administrator configured a base allocation of 2GB RAM for each virtual machine.
O administrador de sistemas configurou uma alocação base de 2GB de RAM para cada máquina virtual.
3. In workforce management, the minimum staffing level or resource assignment designated for regular operations
The hospital maintained a base allocation of 15 nurses per shift to ensure adequate coverage.
O hospital manteve uma alocação base de 15 enfermeiras por turno para garantir cobertura adequada.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and American corporate, governmental, and technical environments. In Brazil, it appears frequently in budget planning discussions and IT infrastructure management. The concept reflects structured resource management practices common in large organizations on both continents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to work within base allocation - trabalhar dentro da alocação base
to exceed base allocation - exceder a alocação base
to maintain base allocation - manter a alocação base
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