B2 noun Neutral

allocation

/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/

The process of giving out or distributing something, especially resources like money, time, or space, for a specific purpose. It refers both to the act of assigning these resources and the specific amount or share that has been assigned.

Beispiele

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1

We need to rethink our weekly time allocation if we want to finish the project on time.

We need to rethink our weekly time distribution if we want to finish the project on time.

2

The government announced a new allocation of funds to improve the national healthcare system.

The government announced a new distribution of money to improve the national healthcare system.

3

I'm not happy with my data allocation this month; I've already used up most of my gigabytes.

I'm not happy with my data allowance this month; I've already used up most of my gigabytes.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
allocation
Verb
allocate
Adjektiv
allocatable
Verwandt
allocator
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'locate'. When you allocate something, you 'locate' where each share should go.

Schnelles Quiz

The manager is responsible for the ______ of tasks among the team members.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: allocation

Beispiele

1

We need to rethink our weekly time allocation if we want to finish the project on time.

everyday

We need to rethink our weekly time distribution if we want to finish the project on time.

2

The government announced a new allocation of funds to improve the national healthcare system.

formal

The government announced a new distribution of money to improve the national healthcare system.

3

I'm not happy with my data allocation this month; I've already used up most of my gigabytes.

informal

I'm not happy with my data allowance this month; I've already used up most of my gigabytes.

4

Efficient resource allocation is a central theme in modern microeconomic theory.

academic

Efficient resource distribution is a central theme in modern microeconomic theory.

5

The board of directors approved the capital allocation for the upcoming expansion into Asian markets.

business

The board of directors approved the money distribution for the upcoming expansion into Asian markets.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
allocation
Verb
allocate
Adjektiv
allocatable
Verwandt
allocator

Häufige Kollokationen

resource allocation the distribution of available resources
budget allocation the amount of money set aside for a specific purpose
asset allocation the distribution of investments among different categories
fair allocation an equal or just distribution
optimal allocation the best possible way to distribute something

Häufige Phrasen

allocation of resources

the act of deciding how to use available materials or personnel

final allocation

the last or definitive distribution of something

market allocation

the distribution of goods or services within a market

Wird oft verwechselt mit

allocation vs allotment

An allotment usually refers to a specific portion or share given to someone, whereas allocation refers more to the process of deciding the distribution.

allocation vs location

Location refers to a physical place, while allocation refers to the distribution of resources.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word is most frequently used in business, economics, and government contexts. It can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific amounts (e.g., 'different allocations') or as an uncountable noun when referring to the general process.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the noun form 'allocation' when they should use the verb 'allocate' (e.g., saying 'we need to allocation the funds' instead of 'we need to allocate the funds').

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'locate'. When you allocate something, you 'locate' where each share should go.

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Wortherkunft

From the Medieval Latin 'allocatio', derived from 'allocare', meaning 'to place or assign'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable or uncountable noun Followed by the preposition 'of' (allocation of funds) Followed by the preposition 'to' (allocation to departments)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western corporate cultures, 'asset allocation' is a key term used in personal finance and retirement planning.

Schnelles Quiz

The manager is responsible for the ______ of tasks among the team members.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: allocation

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