Meaning & Definition of word "Allocate"

Allocate

/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

1. to distribute resources or duties for a specific purpose.
- Example: The manager decided to allocate more funds to the marketing department.
2. to assign a particular amount of something to a particular purpose.
- Example: The school will allocate additional hours for the children's reading program.
3. to set apart for a particular use or purpose.
- Example: We need to allocate time in our schedule for regular team meetings.
4. to designate or earmark for a specific function.
- Example: The government will allocate resources to improve public transport.

From Latin 'allocare', meaning to assign.

allocate resources:

to distribute available resources for specific tasks.

allocate funds:

to assign financial resources for certain purposes.

allocate tasks:

to assign specific duties to individuals.

allocate time:

to set aside a specific duration for an activity.

apportion:

to divide and distribute something.

distribute:

to give out shares of something.

assign:

to designate for a specific purpose or task.

Meaning: To divvy up

Example Sentence: Let's divvy up the snacks for the party.

Meaning: To hand out

Example Sentence: He'll hand out the assignments at the meeting.