allocating Definition
distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.
Using allocating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allocating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The company is allocating a large budget for marketing this year.
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The teacher is allocating different tasks to each student.
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The government is allocating funds for infrastructure development.
allocating Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with allocating
allocate resources
distribute resources for a particular purpose
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The organization is allocating resources for disaster relief efforts.
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The project manager is allocating time for each task in the project plan.
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The board of directors is allocating funds for research and development.
Origins of allocating
from Latin 'allocatus', past participle of 'allocare', meaning 'to place, to assign'
Summary: allocating in Brief
'Allocating' [ˈæləkeɪtɪŋ] means to distribute resources or duties for a particular purpose. It is often used in business, education, and government contexts. Examples include 'The company is allocating a large budget for marketing this year.' and 'The teacher is allocating different tasks to each student.' 'Allocate' can be used with different objects, such as 'resources,' 'time,' and 'funds.' Synonyms for 'allocate' include 'assign,' 'allot,' 'apportion,' and 'distribute.'
