Definitions
(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions
Word origin
From Middle French allocacion, from Medieval Latin allocātiō. By surface analysis, allocate + -ion.
Used in a sentence
“The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.”
“Following allocation to Toton on January 1 1996, it stayed there until transferral to Crewe in November 2000, before being stored at Eastleigh on December 17 the same year.”
“The farmer received his full allocation of water from the government.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Resource share”10 letters
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