Allocation
The process of distributing funds from one budget account to other accounts as needed.
Allocation involves assigning resources, such as budget or personnel, to different aspects of a project to ensure balanced and efficient use, critical for financial management and scheduling.
Used in a sentence
The budget allocation for the project must be distributed across various departments and phases to ensure efficient resource use.
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