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allocate

[ al-uh-keyt ]

verb (used with object)

allocated, allocating.
  1. to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot:

    to allocate funds for new projects.



allocate

/ ˈæəˌɪ /

verb

  1. to assign or allot for a particular purpose
  2. a less common word for locate
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Derived Forms

  • ˈˌٲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ···ٴǰ noun
  • ···ٱ verb (used with object) deallocated deallocating
  • ···ٱ verb (used with object) reallocated reallocating
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of allocate1

First recorded in 1630–40; from Medieval Latin dzٳܲ (past participle of dz ), equivalent to al- al- + loc(us) “place” + -ٳܲ -ate 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of allocate1

C17: from Medieval Latin dz, from Latin dz to place, from locus a place
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Synonym Study

See assign.
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On Feb. 26, D.A. investigators executed search warrants as part of “Operation Dirty Pond,” a probe into the alleged misuse of taxpayer funds allocated for a $24-million aquatic center that hasn’t been built.

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The spokesperson added that a further £3.2bn would be allocated for school budgets, with £1bn earmarked for children and young people with high needs.

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Participating manufacturers will have to allocate 20% of their production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to the WHO.

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In response to an urgent question in the House of Commons on 1 April - the day after the fund expired - Children and Families Minister Janet Daby said £50m had been allocated for this year.

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Mr George lost his positions on the two committees because of his status as an independent MS, the positions having been allocated to the Welsh Conservatives.

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