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allocation vs rationing

rationing vs allocation

allocation and rationing both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
allocation Yes No No No
rationing Yes No No No
As nouns, rationing is a hyponym of allocation; that is, rationing 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
  • rationing: the act of rationing
allocation (noun) rationing (noun)
the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan the act of rationing
(computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions
a share set aside for a specific purpose
Difference between allocation and rationing

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