seat allocation
[/siːt ˌæl.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: seat allocations
alocação de assentos
1. The process or system of distributing or assigning seats to individuals or groups
The airline uses an automated system for seat allocation to passengers.
A companhia aérea usa um sistema automatizado para alocação de assentos aos passageiros.
2. In political contexts, the distribution of legislative seats among parties or constituencies
The new electoral law changed the seat allocation formula for parliamentary representation.
A nova lei eleitoral alterou a fórmula de alocação de assentos para representação parlamentar.
3. In education, the assignment of places to students in schools or universities
Seat allocation for the university's entrance exam follows a merit-based system.
A alocação de assentos para o exame de entrada da universidade segue um sistema baseado em mérito.
In Brazil, 'alocação de assentos' is widely used in aviation, education systems (particularly in university entrance exams like ENEM), and political discourse regarding legislative representation. The term has gained prominence with the growth of the airline industry and standardized testing systems. In Portuguese politics, it carries significant weight in discussions about proportional representation and electoral systems.
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