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allocation

noun

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

æləˈkeɪʃən

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noun

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

noun

  1. the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

    “the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state”

noun

  1. a share set aside for a specific purpose

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the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state

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