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allocation [ˌæləˈkeɪʃən] n 1. the act of allocating or the state of being allocated 2. a part that is allocated; share 3. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Accounting & Book-keeping) Accounting Brit a system of dividing overhead expenses between the various departments of a business 4. (Social Welfare) Social welfare (in a Social Services Department) the process of assigning referrals to individual workers, thus changing their status to cases Allocation earmarked Set aside for a particular purpose; allocated for use in specified ways; marked so as to be recognized. This expression, dating from the 1500s, alludes to the practice of marking the ears of cattle and sheep to show ownership. An even older example of “earmarking” comes from Exodus 21:6: … his master shall bore his ear through with an awl; and he shall serve him for ever. Figuratively, earmarked is often used in regard to monetary allocations although it is heard in other contexts as well. I need only earmark sufficient time in the summer for certain people whose hospitality I’ve accepted. (S. McKenna, Happy Ending, 1929) lion’s share The largest portion; a disproportionately large share; all or most. This expression is derived from Aesop’s fable in which three animals joined forces with a lion for a hunt. When dividing their quarry, the lion claimed three fourths as his: one fourth as his just share, one fourth because of his great courage, and one fourth for his lioness and cubs. The lion offered the remaining fourth to any of the fellow-hunters who was able to defeat him in a fight. The intimidated animals declined the challenge, however, and left empty-handed. The art of finding a rich friend to make a tour with you in autumn, and of leaving him to bear the lion’s share of the expenses. (Punch, June 22, 1872) a piece of the action See INVOLVEMENT. a piece of the pie A share in the profits; a portion of whatever is being divvied up and parceled out—usually money, but also applicable to intangibles such as attention, affection, time, etc. This expression probably has its origin in the graphic representation of budget allotments in circular, pie-shaped form, with various sized wedges or pieces indicating the relative size of allocations to different agencies, departments, etc. Webster’s Third cites A. H. Rashkin: Industry is getting its share of the prosperity pie. In a general sense, distribution of limited resources among competing requirements for employment. Specific allocations (e.g., air sorties, nuclear weapons, forces, and transportation) are described as allocation of air sorties, nuclear weapons, etc. See also allocation (air); allocation (nuclear); allocation (transportation); apportionment. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
allocation Translations allocation [ˌæləʊˈkeɪʃən] N 1. (= allotting) (also Comput) → asignación f 2. (= distribution) → reparto m allocation [ˌæləˈkeɪʃən] n (= distribution, sharing out) [money, funds, time, tasks, work] → répartition f, attribution f; [time] → répartition f, partage m (= thing allocated) → allocation f (= money) → allocation f, part f allocation n (= allotting) → Zuteilung f, → Zuweisung f; (= apportioning) → Verteilung f; (= sum allocated) → Zuwendung f allocation [æləʊˈkeɪʃ/ən] n (see vb) → assegnazione f, stanziamento, distribuzione f allocation of overheads → imputazione f delle spese generali How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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