allocation
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/(noun)
AWL Sublist 6CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
The action or process of distributing resources or duties; an amount of a resource assigned to a particular recipient.
Key Academic Collocations
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allocationallocateallocatedallocatingallocations
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
distributionallotmentapportionmentassignmentdispensation
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The pie chart illustrates the annual municipal budget allocation across public education, emergency policing, and parks."
"Efficient resource allocation is essential during natural humanitarian emergencies to ensure medical supplies reach remote survivors."
"Economists argue that market mechanisms deliver a more efficient allocation of capital than centralized state planning."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Key Task 1 term for pie charts: 'The chart illustrates the allocation of municipal expenditure among six sectors.'