Allocated: meaning, definitions and examples

Utilized when giving a specific task or responsibility to someone. This word is commonly used in educational or workplace settings.

• The teacher assigned homework to be completed by Monday.
• He was assigned to lead the new project.

Often used when dividing something among several people or groups, usually something intangible like responsibilities or costs. It has a somewhat formal tone.

• The company needs to apportion the costs of the new software among different departments.
• Responsibilities for the event were apportioned based on expertise.

Best used when you are giving out items, goods, or resources to several people or places. It can also be used in a more casual or physical context.

• They distributed food to the flood victims.
• The charity distributed clothes to the homeless.

This is the past tense of 'allocate'. Use this word when you are referring to resources that have already been assigned for a particular purpose.

• The funds were allocated to various departments last month.
• The project has been allocated additional resources.

When you need to assign resources, such as time, money, or space, for a specific purpose or task, you use 'allocate'.

• The company decided to allocate more funds to the marketing department.
• Each team member was allocated specific tasks to complete the project.

This word is similar to 'allocate', but often used when distributing a fixed amount among a number of people or tasks, usually implying equal shares.

• Each participant was allotted ten minutes to present their ideas.
• The teacher allotted each student an equal amount of study materials.

Use 'budget' when planning or setting limits on how much money can be spent over a specific period of time or for a particular project.

• We need to budget our expenses carefully for the next quarter.
• The organization has a limited budget for new equipment.