misallocation
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/ˌmɪsˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
(misallocate)
incorrect distribution
Etymology
Etymology Information
'misallocation' originates from the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrong' and the word 'allocation' from Latin 'allocare', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'locare' meant 'to place'.
Historical Evolution
'allocare' transformed into the French word 'allouer', and eventually became the modern English word 'allocate', with 'mis-' added to indicate incorrectness.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place wrongly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'incorrect distribution of resources'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the incorrect or inefficient distribution of resources or funds.
The misallocation of funds led to a budget shortfall.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41