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Allocation vs Allocative - What's the difference?

allocation | allocative |

As a noun allocation

is the process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

As an adjective allocative is

of or pertaining to the allocation of resources.

allocation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
    • The allocation of new permits is on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Derived terms

    * allocational

    Anagrams

    * ----

    allocative

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or pertaining to the allocation of resources
    • ----