Meaning of 'allocation'

Find the meaning of the word ‘allocation’

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Meaning of ‘allocation’

3 definitions found.

allocation

noun

(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

Synonyms: storage allocation

noun

the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning

Synonyms: allotment apportionment apportioning parceling parcelling assignation

noun

a share set aside for a specific purpose

Synonyms: allotment

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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