allocation

Noun

• (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

• the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan
  • the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state
    

• a share set aside for a specific purpose

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  storage allocation , allotment , apportionment , apportioning , parceling , parcelling , assignation