minimum allocation
[ˈmɪnɪməm ˌæl.ə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: minimum allocations
alocação mínima
1. The smallest amount of resources, funds, or quota that must be assigned or distributed to a person, department, project, or entity
The company established a minimum allocation of $50,000 per department for equipment purchases.
A empresa estabeleceu uma alocação mínima de R$50.000 por departamento para compras de equipamentos.
2. In computing and memory management, the least amount of memory or processing resources reserved for a specific task or application
The system enforces a minimum allocation of 2GB RAM for the database server.
O sistema garante uma alocação mínima de 2GB de RAM para o servidor de banco de dados.
3. In budget planning, the lowest amount of money designated for a specific expense category or function
The minimum allocation for marketing was reduced from 15% to 12% of the total budget.
A alocação mínima para marketing foi reduzida de 15% para 12% do orçamento total.
This term is primarily used in formal business, financial, and technical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian corporations, 'alocação mínima' is essential in budget discussions and resource management planning. The concept reflects modern organizational practices emphasizing efficient resource distribution and accountability.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet the minimum allocation
stay within minimum allocation
exceed the minimum allocation
establish a minimum allocation
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