al·lo·cate
ˈa-lə-ˌkāt 
allocated; allocating
1
: to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
allocate tasks among human and automated components
2
: to set apart or earmark : designate
allocate a section of the building for special research purposes
Examples of allocate in a Sentence
Verb
Money from the sale of the house was allocated to each of the children.
We need to determine the best way to allocate our resources.
Have enough funds been allocated to finance the project?
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Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Other cost items may be allocated based on the number of customers or how much electricity customers use at particular points in time, but the idea is the same.
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Theodore J. Kury,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
Disneyland limited the number of reservations allocated each night for the evening tickets.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
6 July 2026
The state of Illinois does not have parameters on how cannabis money has to be allocated, but traditionally the county has used the fund on public health and safety initiatives, said Mike Theodore, a spokesman for the county executive office.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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In his final state budget as governor, Gavin Newsom allocated $135 million to provide incentives for new and used EVs.
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Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Other cost items may be allocated based on the number of customers or how much electricity customers use at particular points in time, but the idea is the same.
—
Theodore J. Kury,
The Conversation,
6 July 2026
Disneyland limited the number of reservations allocated each night for the evening tickets.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
6 July 2026
The state of Illinois does not have parameters on how cannabis money has to be allocated, but traditionally the county has used the fund on public health and safety initiatives, said Mike Theodore, a spokesman for the county executive office.
—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
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“Allocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allocate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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allocate
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al·lo·cate
ˈal-ə-ˌkāt
allocated; allocating
1
: to divide and distribute for a special reason or to particular persons or things
allocate funds among charities
2
: to set apart for a particular purpose
allocate materials for a project
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