allocationmethod
nounUK /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ˈmɛθəd/
US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ˈmɛθəd/
A way of deciding who gets what.
The teacher used a fair allocationmethod to give out the crayons.
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2. A formal rule used in computing to assign memory or resources to programs.
The operating system's allocationmethod decides which program gets memory first.
3. A business strategy for dividing costs or profits among departments.
The company changed its allocationmethod to share costs more fairly.
4. A mathematical procedure for matching items to people or places.
The team tested a new allocationmethod to seat guests at the event.