Allocation Definition

allocation
noun
  1. a share set aside for a specific purpose
  2. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"
  3. (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

"Allocation" in song lyrics

See how allocation is used in real songs:

  • "united states citizen band radio allocation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "asset allocation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "time allocation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "allocation"

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