allocation
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.
예시
3 / 5We 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.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'locate'. When you allocate something, you 'locate' where each share should go.
빠른 퀴즈
The manager is responsible for the ______ of tasks among the team members.
정답!
정답은: allocation
예시
We need to rethink our weekly time allocation if we want to finish the project on time.
everydayWe need to rethink our weekly time distribution if we want to finish the project on time.
The government announced a new allocation of funds to improve the national healthcare system.
formalThe government announced a new distribution of money to improve the national healthcare system.
I'm not happy with my data allocation this month; I've already used up most of my gigabytes.
informalI'm not happy with my data allowance this month; I've already used up most of my gigabytes.
Efficient resource allocation is a central theme in modern microeconomic theory.
academicEfficient resource distribution is a central theme in modern microeconomic theory.
The board of directors approved the capital allocation for the upcoming expansion into Asian markets.
businessThe board of directors approved the money distribution for the upcoming expansion into Asian markets.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
An allotment usually refers to a specific portion or share given to someone, whereas allocation refers more to the process of deciding the distribution.
Location refers to a physical place, while allocation refers to the distribution of resources.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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').
암기 팁
Think of the word 'locate'. When you allocate something, you 'locate' where each share should go.
어원
From the Medieval Latin 'allocatio', derived from 'allocare', meaning 'to place or assign'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many Western corporate cultures, 'asset allocation' is a key term used in personal finance and retirement planning.
빠른 퀴즈
The manager is responsible for the ______ of tasks among the team members.
정답!
정답은: allocation
관련 단어
ready
A2To be fully prepared for an action or an event. It describes a state where everything is set so that something can happen immediately without delay.
simple
A2Something that is easy to understand, do, or use because it is not complicated. It can also describe something that is plain and basic in style, without extra decoration.
physical
A2Relating to the body rather than the mind or feelings. It also describes things that exist in the real world and can be seen or touched.
general
A2Describing something that affects most people or things rather than being specific to one. It is also used to describe a broad understanding of a topic without focusing on small details.
environmental
A2Relating to the natural world of land, sea, air, plants, and animals. It is often used to describe things that involve protecting nature from damage caused by humans.
medical
A2Relating to the science of medicine and the treatment of injuries or diseases. It is used to describe things connected to doctors, nurses, and the healthcare system.
traditional
A2Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.
private
A2Describes something that belongs to a specific person or group and is not for public use. It also refers to a place or conversation where others are not allowed to listen or watch.
difficult
A2Something that is hard to do, understand, or deal with because it requires a lot of effort or skill. It can also describe a person who is not easy to please or work with.
religious
A2Describes someone who has a strong belief in a god or a group of gods and follows the practices of a religion. It can also refer to things that are connected with or related to a particular religion.
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