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allocated

[ˈæləkeɪtɪd]

allocated Definition

  • 1to set apart or designate for a special purpose
  • 2to distribute or assign for a particular purpose

Using allocated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "allocated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company allocated funds for research and development.

  • Example

    The teacher allocated different tasks to each student.

  • Example

    The government allocated resources to support small businesses.

allocated Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for allocated

Phrases with allocated

  • a seating arrangement where seats are assigned to specific individuals

    Example

    The theater has allocated seating for the performance.

  • a specific amount of time designated for a particular activity or task

    Example

    Each presenter was given an allocated time of 10 minutes to speak.

  • a specific amount of money set aside for a particular purpose or project

    Example

    The finance department has allocated a budget for the new marketing campaign.

Origins of allocated

from Latin 'allocatus', past participle of 'allocare', meaning 'to place, to assign'

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Summary: allocated in Brief

'Allocated' [ˈæləkeɪtɪd] is a verb that means to set apart or designate for a special purpose, or to distribute or assign for a particular purpose. It is often used in business, education, and government contexts. Examples include 'The company allocated funds for research and development.' and 'The teacher allocated different tasks to each student.' Phrases like 'allocated seating' and 'allocated budget' use 'allocated' to denote specific arrangements of seating or budgets.