Allocation of resources can be a difficult task when you have no resources at all.
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Allocation
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "allocation" (194 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (39)
Noun(23 words)
allotmentapportionmentadmeasureallotmentsallottingamount of moneyamount of timeapportioningappropriatingasideassignationassignationsassigningassignmentsawardbreakdownbudgetbudget divisionbudget sharebudgeting
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central government fundingclothing distributionclub formation
Adjective(1 words)
administrative provision
Verb(4 words)
allocate weekly blocksallocates water for industryassign readingassign workers
Strong matches (58)
Noun(32 words)
commitmentcommitmentscommittalconferralcount towarddefrayaldeployingdeploymentsdispatchingdispensationdispositionsdistributingdistributiondistribution verbdistributionsdivviesdivvyingdoledolesdoling
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earmarkearmark fundseffortsencumbrancesenergy allotmentfair sharefederal budgetfundingfundsgovernment program fundingirrigation water allocationlegal provision
Verb(2 words)
decentralizedesignate roles
Adjective(4 words)
dutch allokereneven spreadgiven spacelocal agency funding
Related words (97)
Noun(57 words)
lottmetingmusteringnational-government budgetoverspreadingparcelingparcellingparcelspartsplacementsplanningportionportion ofportion outportioningportionsportuguese alocarproportioningprorationprovide resources
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provisionprovisioningquotaquotasrationrationingrationsreassigningredistributingreservingresource allocationresource allotmentresource availabilityresource managementresource provisioningresourceingresourcingshareshare distributionsharingslottingspacingsplitsplittingspread acrossstate budgetarystate funding statusstintstintsstorage allocationstorage limitsubventionswedish tidsystem balancetask delegationtaskingwater quota
Verb(4 words)
Adjective(4 words)
municipal budgetsprescribed amountpublic health fundingpublic spending
Determiner(1 words)
the assignment
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: allotment, apportionment, admeasure, administrative provision, allocate weekly blocks.
- Sentence evidence is available for allocation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "allocation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "allocation"
Keep "allocation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "allocation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "allocation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "allocation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
9 entriesallocation planbudget allocationbudget sharecapital allocationcapital sharegrant allotmentoperational allocationresource allocationtime allocation
Collocations
5 entriesallocation of fundsbudget allocationresource allocationspace allocationtime allocation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
It's all about intelligent allocation of resources.
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Allocation of RAM usually involves a system call that may or may not go through a system library or framework.
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Each member of the city council received an annual allocation of discretionary funds which could be used to support special projects in their respective council districts.
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Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "allocation"?
Closest matches include allotment, apportionment, admeasure, administrative provision, allocate weekly blocks.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "allocation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.