Synonyms: allocation, storage allocation
Definition: (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions
Similar words: assigning, assignment
Definition: the act of distributing something to designated places or persons
Usage: the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum
Synonyms: allocation, allotment, assignation, apportioning, apportionment, parceling, parcelling
Definition: the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
Usage: the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
Similar words: distribution
Definition: the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
Synonyms: allocation, allotment
Definition: a share set aside for a specific purpose
Similar words: share, percentage, part, portion
Definition: assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Usage: he wanted his share in cash