ETYM Late Lat. allocatio: cf. French allocation.
(Computer science) The assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions.

ETYM Old Fren. alouance.
1. An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period):.
2. A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses.
3. An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances; SYN. adjustment.
4. A permissible difference; SYN. leeway, margin, tolerance.
5. The act of allowing.

ETYM Latin appropriatio: cf. French appropriation.
1. A deliberate act of acquisition.
2. Money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose.

ETYM Latin assignatio, from assignare: cf. French assignation.
A secret rendezvous (especially between lovers); SYN. tryst.
Appointment to meet; rendezvous; Law, formal transference; nomination of assignee; interest transferred; paper money.