allocation

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BrE /əˈlɒkeɪʃn/ AmE /əˈlɑːkeɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 DISTRIBUTION [uncountable] B1

the act of giving or dividing something among a number of people, groups, etc.

asignación, distribución

  • an allocation of sth

Collocations allocation of funds · allocation of resources

  • The government has announced a new allocation of funding for schools.

    El gobierno ha anunciado una nueva asignación de fondos para las escuelas.

2 QUOTA [countable] B2

a fixed amount or number that is given to someone or something, especially as a share of a limited resource.

cuota, asignación

  • an allocation of sth

Collocations allocation of seats · allocation of tickets

  • Each team has an allocation of 15 players.

    Cada equipo tiene una cuota de 15 jugadores.