allocation

noun

Definition of allocationnext
1
as in subsidy
a sum of money allotted for a specific use by official or formal action recognizing the importance of the arts in the health of a city, the council increased the allocation for the city's annual jazz festival

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2
as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group the allocation of Halloween candy became my job when I was too old to go trick-or-treating myself

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  1. subsidy
  2. distribution
  3. grant
  4. allotment
  5. appropriation
Noun
  • All around the world, special interests fought to ensure these subsidies would remain and grow.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • But according to Cox, federal subsidies are not the only way to make GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic more affordable.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of subsidy
Noun
  • Its safeguards are designed to prevent unauthorized duplication or distribution of digital media, potentially saving media companies in the United States over $100 billion annually.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As the number of topics increased, distribution shifted to CD-ROM, the Internet, and mobile.
    Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • The Republic’s coverage of southern Arizona is funded, in part, with a grant from Report for America.
    Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Indonesia is also bolstering its cultural policies that include an annual $13 million international co-production grant.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of grant
Noun
  • The Tigers are one of eight teams with the highest 2025 bonus pool allotment of $7,555,500.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Dodgers have the smallest such allotment in the majors, with only around $5.1 million total to spend on international signings in 2025.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of allotment
Noun
  • Such appropriations are the fundamental and ultimate business of Congress, as per the Constitution.
    Ron Elving, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to showcasing inspiring interiors, the book also contains a sourcing guide to help readers learn about cultural appropriation, the origins of objects and ethical shopping models.
    Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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