Allocation
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/noun
The action or process of distributing something.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, allocations of resources were often seen as divine appointments, believed to be guided by the gods.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
allocatio
“the act of assigning or distributing.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
allocare
“to assign or to place.”
Old French
Old French
alocacion
“the act of allocating or distributing.”
14th Century
Middle English
allocacioun
“the action of assigning or distributing resources.”
Modern English
English
allocation
“the process of distributing resources or responsibilities.”
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