allocation
|al/lo/ca/tion|
B2
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
(allocate)
assign resources
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allocation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allocare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'
Historical Evolution
'allocare' transformed into the French word 'allocation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allocation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place or assign something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of distributing or assigning resources or duties.
The allocation of funds was completed by the finance department.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35