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Allocation vs Preparation - What's the difference?

allocation | preparation |

As nouns the difference between allocation and preparation

is that allocation is the process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources while preparation is the act of preparing or getting ready.

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

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    preparation

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (archaic)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The act of preparing or getting ready.
  • That which is prepared.
  • (countable) A substance, especially a remedy, that is prepared.
    • The traditional remedy is a bitter preparation made from steamed herbs.

    Anagrams

    * ----