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unequal allocation

[/ˌʌnˈiːkwəl ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: unequal allocations
alocação desigual
1. The distribution or assignment of resources, funds, or responsibilities in a manner that is not proportionate or fair among recipients
The unequal allocation of budget funds among departments led to complaints from underfunded teams.
A alocação desigual de recursos orçamentários entre departamentos gerou reclamações de equipes subfinanciadas.
2. In economics and social policy, a system where benefits or burdens are distributed disproportionately
The unequal allocation of wealth in society has become a major political issue.
A alocação desigual de riqueza na sociedade tornou-se uma questão política importante.
Synonyms
unequal distributiondisproportionate allocationinequitable distributionasymmetric allocation
Antonyms
equal allocationfair distributionequitable allocationproportionate distribution

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alocação desigual
Standard usage in business and policy contexts
São Paulo
alocação desigual / distribuição desproporcional
Both terms commonly used in corporate environments
Portugal
afectação desigual / alocação desigual
Afectação is more traditional in Portuguese legal/formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

unequal allocation of resources
unequal allocation of funds
unequal allocation of power
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