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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

allocation

/əˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does allocation mean?

noun

The act of assigning or distributing something, such as resources or tasks, to a particular person or group. A share or portion of something, especially a financial one.

Example

"The company made an allocation of $1 million for research and development."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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