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   allocate

   /ˈaləkeɪt/

   verb

   • 1. distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose: "in past years we didn't allocate enough funds to infrastructure maintenance"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in obsolete sense ‘authorize payment for’): from medieval Latin allocat-, from the verb allocare ‘place, allow, credit’, from Latin ad- ‘to’ + locare (see locate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. allocable adjective
   • 2. allocator noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › allocateAllocate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ALLOCATE is to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute. How to use allocate in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishALLOCATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ALLOCATE definition: 1. to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way: 2…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › allocateALLOCATE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Allocate definition: to set apart for a particular purpose; assign or allot. See examples of ALLOCATE used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionallocate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose. allocate something (for something) A large sum has been allocated for buying new books for the library. allocate something (to somebody/something) They intend to allocate more places to mature students this year.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › allocateAllocate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To allocate is to set aside a certain amount of money for an expense. You usually hear about the government allocating funds for education or the military, but you may personally allocate some of your allowance to buying comic books.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishALLOCATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If one item or share of something is allocated to a particular person or for a particular purpose, it is given to that person or used for that purpose.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALLOCATE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to give some time, money, space, etc to be used for a particular purpose: The government has promised to allocate extra money for health care. More police time should be allocated to crime prevention.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › allocateAllocate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   ALLOCATE meaning: to divide and give out (something) for a special reason or to particular people, companies, etc.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryALLOCATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    ALLOCATE meaning: 1. to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way: 2…. Learn more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › allocate_nallocate, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun allocate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.