allocationguideline
nounUK /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ˈɡaɪdlaɪn/
A rule that tells people how to share things fairly.
The teacher used an allocationguideline to decide how many crayons each table got.
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2. A written plan for dividing money among different groups.
The club followed an allocationguideline to split the funds between sports and art.
3. A set of instructions for giving out supplies in an emergency.
The shelter's allocationguideline made sure every family received water and blankets.
4. A company rule about how much of a resource each team may use.
The new allocationguideline limits how much printer paper each department can take.