ALLOCATION

• (noun) (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

  synonyms : storage allocation

• (noun) the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

  "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"

  synonyms : allotment , apportioning , apportionment , assignation , parceling , parcelling

• (noun) a share set aside for a specific purpose

  synonyms : allotment

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