allocation scheme

collocation in English

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allocation
noun
uk
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the process of giving someone their part of a total amount of something to use in a ...
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scheme
noun[C]
uk
/skiːm/us
/skiːm/
an organized plan for doing something, especially something dishonest or illegal that will bring a good result ...
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(Definition ofallocationandschemefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In this context, the effectiveness of the functionallocationschemeis dependent on the type of design task or activity.
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As expected, the resultingallocationschemewill be further away from the excluded group's preferred position.
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Furthermore, efficiency cannot be the only criterion against which to judge the agreedallocationscheme.
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In thisallocationscheme, memory is acquired from the operating system in large chunks and then sub-allocated.
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Isolating this level of abstraction could be useful for correctness proofs of lower levels, such as the correctness of a memoryallocationscheme.
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Formally addressing the stochasticity of the resource, as well as the political, social, and strategic feasibility of anyallocationscheme, would significantly contribute to decreasing conflicts over water.
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It would be impossible to operate anyallocationscheme.
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We now propose to regard medical comforts as having a bigger place in ourallocationschemethan they have had heretofore.
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We have been working on a detailedallocationschemefor sulphur and for sulphuric acid.
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I do not think that we are justified at the moment in reimposing our steelallocationscheme.
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The reintroduction of theallocationschemeis necessary because the supply of milk is now in a seasonal decline.
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There are a number of classes of household or person who must be given "reasonable preference" under anallocationscheme.
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I am satisfied that theallocationschemewhich is now operating is as reasonable as can be devised.
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The natural factor of a bad crop was taken into account in preparing the rationing orallocationscheme.
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Thisallocationschemehas no relation to such ideas.
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A formerly homeless household may receive a degree of priority under theallocationschemeon a number of grounds.
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The steelallocationschemewill be brought to an end immediately it ceases to be necessary.
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Is it not the case that the steelallocationschemeis not working satisfactorily?
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This is one of the places due for consideration in our review of next year's programme under the ruralallocationscheme.
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