CEFR B2

allocated

verb

Meaning

To set apart or designate for a specific purpose; to distribute resources or duties for a particular reason.

Examples

The budget allocated for marketing was increased significantly.
Each team member was allocated specific tasks for the project.

Synonyms: assign, distribute, apportion, designate

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allocated (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæl.ə.keɪ.tɪd/

Definition

To set apart or designate for a specific purpose; to distribute resources or duties for a particular reason.

Examples

The budget allocated for marketing was increased significantly.
Each team member was allocated specific tasks for the project.
A portion of the funds was allocated to research and development.

How to Use allocated

allocate something to someone/something (prepositional phrase): To distribute something for a specific purpose or to a specific recipient. — "The manager allocated the new project to the most experienced team."
be allocated (collocation): To have been assigned or distributed. — "A significant portion of the funding has been allocated to infrastructure development."

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