allocationblock
nounUK /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən blɒk/
US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən blɑːk/
A group of things set aside to be shared or used for a special job.
The teacher gave each table an allocation block of crayons to use for the art project.
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2. A chunk of computer memory or storage given to a program or file.
The program crashed because its allocation block was too small.
3. A fixed amount of money or resources reserved for a specific purpose.
The city set aside an allocation block of funds for new parks.
4. A section of a schedule or plan reserved for a particular activity.
We have an allocation block for reading every morning before lunch.