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allocator

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al·lo·cate  (l-kt)
tr.v. al·lo·cat·ed, al·lo·cat·ing, al·lo·cates
1. To set apart for a special purpose; designate: allocate a room to be used for storage.
2. To distribute according to a plan; allot: allocate rations for a week-long camping trip.
[Medieval Latin allocre, alloct- : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin locre, to place (from locus, place).]
allo·cata·ble adj.
allo·cation n.
allo·ca·tor n.
Synonyms: allocate, appropriate, designate, earmark
These verbs mean to set aside for a specified purpose: allocated time for recreation; appropriated funds for public education; designated a location for the new hospital; money earmarked for a vacation.
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Noun1.allocator - a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion
distributor
authority - (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; "the authorities have issued a curfew"


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