English · Word Candidate

allocation

/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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Also seen as: allocations

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

quy trình hoặc thủ tục phân bổ thứ gì đó

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Noun

The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

That which is allocated; allowance, entitlement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thứ gì đó được phân bổ; khoản trợ cấp, quyền lợi

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Noun

The farmer received his full allocation of water from the government.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “allocation” mean?

The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

Is “allocation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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