Synonyms of allocation

allocation

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subsidy
• grant
• allotment
• appropriation
• assistance
• entitlement
• allowance
• annuity
• fund
• endowment
• subvention
• aid
• block grant
• benefit
• set-aside
• state aid
• foreign aid
• relief
• advance
• trust fund
• grant-in-aid
• bequest
• legacy
• stipend
• trust

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distribution
• apportionment
• issuance
• allotment
• dispensation
• redistribution
• disbursement
• reallocation
• division
• admeasurement
• reapportionment
• redivision
• repartition
• partition
• separation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allocation

That means reassessing Lauder’s processes, workforce and asset allocations, and making the tough decisions about right-sizing its workforce. — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

The result was a scramble to get on coveted allocation lists—and a thriving secondary market where the sky seemed to be the limit. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

And because the three wines are sold in small allocations, Vivoli said, a large supply showing up would draw attention. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Cook County Health asked for an extra $40 million allocation for the county to make up for an increase in uninsured and underinsured patients seeking care with little ability to pay for it. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

There’s a giddiness in the air on the last day of Paris Fashion Week, as editors contemplate returning to normal life after almost a month of press dinners, parties and politics around seat allocations. — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

In May, South African authorities said the average annual budget allocation for Statistics South Africa — the government department responsible for gathering and publishing official statistics — had fallen by 23% in real terms since 2019. — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Ellison intends to focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The most recent 10-year plan that dictates water allocation among the seven basin states, tribal nations, and Mexico expires at the end of this year. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026