allocation
[noun]
Synonyms: assignment, allotment, allowance, lot, portion, quota, ration, share

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

al‧lo‧ca‧tion AC /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: verb: allocate; noun: allocation]

1. [countable] the amount or share of something that has been allocated for a particular purpose:
Twelve hours a week seemed a generous allocation of your time.

2. [uncountable] the decision to allocate something, or the act of allocating it
allocation of
the allocation of funds to universities

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

allocation
noun
I. process of giving sth out
ADJ. efficient, inefficient | random | budget, grant, housing, land, resource, time
VERB + ALLOCATION make The allocation must be made according to a strict set of criteria.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

allocation
II. amount given to sb
ADJ. big, generous, large | modest | total
VERB + ALLOCATION give The school gave them a generous allocation of money with which to purchase books.
get, receive | increase, up The charity is trying to get its allocation upped for next year.
cut, reduce

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲