allocation vs parcel

parcel vs allocation

allocation and parcel both are nouns.

allocation is not a verb while parcel is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
allocation	Yes	No	No	No
parcel	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, parcel is a hyponym of allocation; that is, parcel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than allocation:

allocation: the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
parcel: the allotment of some amount by dividing something

Other hyponyms of allocation include grant, subsidisation, subsidization, reallocation, reallotment, reapportionment, deal, rationing, portion, share.

allocation (noun)	parcel (noun)
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan	the allotment of some amount by dividing something
(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions	a wrapped container
a share set aside for a specific purpose	a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
	an extended area of land

allocation (verb)	parcel (verb)
	make into a wrapped container
	cover with strips of canvas
	divide into parts

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