al·lo·cate ( l  -k t )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 alloc re, alloct- : Latin ad-, ad- + Latin locre, to place (from locus, place).]al lo·cata·ble adj.al lo·cation n.al lo·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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| Noun | 1. | allocator - a person with authority to allot or deal out or apportion authority - (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; "the authorities have issued a curfew" |
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