ALLOCATION in a Sentence

Learn ALLOCATION from example sentences; some of them are from classic books. These examples are selected from a corpus with 300,000 sentences, including classic works and current mainstream media. Some sentences also link to their contexts.

20 example sentences for ALLOCATION, such as:

1. We've spent our entire allocation for the year.
2. We have spent our entire allocation for the year.
3. The aid allocation for Pakistan was still under review.
4. You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.
5. Such a pattern of resource allocation is called a Pareto optimum.

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 Meanings and Examples of ALLOCATION
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
allocation
 n.  a share set aside for a specific purpose
 n.  the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Classic Sentence:
1  The room they've been allocated, with its narrow space and low ceiling, will be enough to show what contempt the court has for these people.
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Example Sentence: (19 in 2 pages)
1  The allocation must be made according to a strict set of criteria.
2  The aid allocation for Pakistan was still under review.
3  We have spent our entire allocation for the year.
4  We've spent our entire allocation for the year.
5  Such a pattern of resource allocation is called a Pareto optimum.
6  The first move has been in converting to a project-based resource allocation system rather than funding an overall area of activity.
7  There were of course anomalies, but some would have occurred whatever mechanisms for resource allocation had been adopted.
8  Resource allocation is also relevant, particularly where charging policies are formulated on a means-tested basis.
9  The presumption is that resource allocation will be improved upon by this type of government activity.
10  The budgetary process focuses more clearly on the resource allocation process with more thorough scrutiny of existing commitments.
11  Proposals for resource allocation according to quality of teaching as well as research endeavour are undoubtedly overdue.
12  We have considered the possibility that task allocation really serves the organisation, which is therefore the real client.
13  Tickets are limited and will be allocated to those who apply first.
14  To establish firm links, tutors are allocated to groups of schools so that staff come to know their tutor well.
15  You should allocate the same amount of time to each question.