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misallocation

[/ˌmɪs.æl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
nounfemininepl: misallocations / má alocações
má alocação
1. The incorrect or inefficient distribution of resources, funds, or assets
The misallocation of budget funds led to project delays.
A má alocação dos fundos orçamentários causou atrasos no projeto.
2. Assignment of something to an inappropriate person, place, or purpose
The misallocation of personnel resulted in reduced productivity.
A má alocação de pessoal resultou em redução de produtividade.
3. Economic inefficiency where resources are not used optimally
Government misallocation of capital hindered economic growth.
A má alocação de capital pelo governo prejudicou o crescimento econômico.
Synonyms
misdistributionmisapportionmentmisplacementinefficient allocationinadequate distribution
Antonyms
optimal allocationefficient distributionproper allocationcorrect assignment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
má alocação
Most common form in Brazil
São Paulo
má alocação / desalocação
Business and economic contexts
Portugal
má afetação / distribuição inadequada
Portuguese variant, less common than Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw money at the problem (similar concept of wasteful allocation)
put all eggs in one basket (opposite of proper allocation)
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