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allocation

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/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ · al-o-ca-tion

The action or process of distributing something.

Meanings

nounformal

The action or process of distributing something.

کسی چیز کی تقسیم یا تقسیم کرنے کا عمل۔

تقسیم

Taqseem

Formal: مقرر کرنا

Synonyms

distributionassignmentapportionmentتقسیمتفویضمقرر

Antonyms

accumulationcollectionconcentrationجمعاجتماعمرکزی

Common Collocations

  • resource allocation
  • budget allocation
  • fund allocation

Example Sentences

The allocation of funds for the project was approved.

اس منصوبے کے لیے فنڈز کی تقسیم کی منظوری دے دی گئی۔

Is mansoobe ke liye funds ki taqseem ki manzoori de di gayi.

Effective resource allocation is crucial for the project's success.

موثر وسائل کی تقسیم پروجیکٹ کی کامیابی کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Mo'asar wasail ki taqseem project ki kamiyabi ke liye ahem hai.

The budget allocation for education has increased this year.

اس سال تعلیم کے لئے بجٹ کی تقسیم میں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔

Is saal taleem ke liye budget ki taqseem mein izafa hua hai.

Easily Confused With

allocation vs allotment:Allocation refers to the action of distributing resources while allotment refers to the act of assigning a share to someone.

Word Family

allocate
verbتفویض کرنا
allocated
verbمقرر کیا گیا
allocative
adjectiveتفویضی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

A llo ca te = A lot to allocate.

Imagine a pie being divided among several people, representing allocation of resources.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "allocatio" — a placing or assigning

First known use: 17th century

The term 'allocation' has evolved from its Latin roots, where it originally referred to the act of assigning something. It has been used in various contexts, especially in finance and resource management.