Allocations
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/
Definitions
The act or process of assigning or distributing something, especially resources, funds, or tasks, in a methodical manner.
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/
assignment of something, especially resources or funds
The company reviewed the allocations of the marketing budget.
💡 Simply: Giving out or sharing things in a planned way.
More Examples
The government announced the allocations for relief funds.
How It's Used
"The company reviewed the budget allocations for the next fiscal year."
"The project manager finalized the allocations of tasks among team members."
Idioms & expressions
allocation of resources
The process of assigning or distributing resources such as money, materials, or manpower.
"The project required a careful allocation of resources to ensure timely completion."
The word 'allocations' originates from the Latin word 'allocare,' which means 'to appoint or assign.' It evolved into Middle French 'allocation' and then into English.
In historical texts, 'allocation' was often used in contexts involving the distribution of assets or duties. It has since expanded to include more modern contexts such as digital resource management and corporate finance.
Memory tip
Think of it as dividing up pieces of a pie to everyone at a party.
Word Origin
"To appoint or assign"