CEFR C1

allocating

verb

Meaning

Distributing resources, duties, or funds for a specific purpose.

Examples

The government is allocating more money to public schools this year.
We are currently allocating time for a brief meeting before the project starts.

Synonyms: give, assign, distribute, earmark

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allocating (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæləkeɪtɪŋ/

Definition

Distributing resources, duties, or funds for a specific purpose.

Examples

The government is allocating more money to public schools this year.
We are currently allocating time for a brief meeting before the project starts.
She is responsible for allocating seats to the guests at the wedding.

How to Use allocating

allocate to (prepositional phrase): giving resources to a specific recipient or purpose — "They are allocating more funds to the research department."
allocate for (prepositional phrase): setting aside resources specifically for a future need — "We must allocate enough time for the final review."

Synonyms of allocating

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