allocation
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(noun) (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions |
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Related Words: assigning, assignment |
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(noun) a share set aside for a specific purpose |
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Synonyms: allotment |
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Related Words: part, percentage, portion, quota, reallocation, share |
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(noun) the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative populaton of each state" |
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Synonyms: allotment, apportioning, apportionment, parceling, parcelling |
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Related Words: deal, distribution, grant, parcel, portion, rationing, reallocation, reallotment, reapportioning, reapportionment, share, subsidisation, subsidization |
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