allocationrule
nounUK /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ruːl/
US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən ruːl/
A rule that tells how something is shared out among people.
The teacher made an allocation rule so everyone got the same number of crayons.
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2. A formula used in computing to decide which resources go to which task.
The scheduler follows an allocation rule to give memory to each program.
3. A policy in economics for dividing money or goods among groups.
The city's allocation rule decides how much funding each school receives.
4. A guideline in games for handing out starting items or turns.
By the allocation rule, each player gets five cards at the start.