B2 noun Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
allocation
Verb
allocate
Adjetivo
allocatable
Relacionado
allocator
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: allocation

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
allocation
Verb
allocate
Adjetivo
allocatable
Relacionado
allocator

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: allocation

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B2

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