allocationstep
nounUK /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən stɛp/
US /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən stɛp/
An allocation step is one small move in a plan that gives out things to people.
The teacher made the first allocation step by giving each group a box of crayons.
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2. A single stage in a computer process that decides which memory or resource goes to which task.
The program finished the allocation step before loading the next file.
3. One part of a budget plan where money is set aside for a purpose.
Approving the school's new library was the final allocation step in the budget meeting.
4. A move in a game or plan that hands out turns, cards, or pieces to players.
Dealing the cards was the first allocation step of the game.