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allocation

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allocation
the technique of forming groups in a population for the purpose of carrying out comparisons between them. The objective is to create comparable groups and to avoid bias. Techniques used include random allocation, self-selection or clinical judgment.

allocation Vox populi The distribution of a thing. See Nonrandomized allocation, Resource allocation.


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The IRS issued final regulations (TD 9208) clarifying how taxpayers may (1) avoid application of the automatic generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax exemption allocation rules applicable to transfers to a GST trust and (2) terminate such an election.
Utility Allocation combines actual usage data with the applicable utility tariff to enhance accuracy and ensure fairness in landlord-tenant energy billing.
Realization and allocation are central concepts of current GAAP, but they are the very reason why GAAP does such a poor job of reporting the real-world effects of economic events.
 
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