Allocated: meaning, definitions and examples

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allocated

[ ˈæləkeɪtɪd ]

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computing

Distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

apportion, assign, distribute

Examples of usage

The memory is allocated dynamically at run time.
The task of allocating resources efficiently is crucial for the performance of the system.

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finance

Set aside or earmark (money or resources) for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

allocate, allot, budget

Examples of usage

Funds were allocated for the new project.
The company allocated a budget for marketing activities.

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general

Distributed or designated for a specific purpose.

Synonyms

assigned, designated, specific

Examples of usage

An allocated seating arrangement.
Each team member has their allocated tasks.

Translations

Translations of the word "allocated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alocado

🇮🇳 आवंटित

🇩🇪 zugewiesen

🇮🇩 dialokasikan

🇺🇦 виділений

🇵🇱 przydzielony

🇯🇵 割り当てられた (wari-ate rareta)

🇫🇷 alloué

🇪🇸 asignado

🇹🇷 tahsis edilmiş

🇰🇷 할당된 (haldangdoen)

🇸🇦 مخصص

🇨🇿 přidělený

🇸🇰 pridelený

🇨🇳 分配的 (fēnpèi de)

🇸🇮 dodeljen

🇮🇸 úthlutað

🇰🇿 бөлінген

🇬🇪 განაწილებული

🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş

🇲🇽 asignado

Word origin

The word 'allocated' comes from the Latin word 'allocatus', which is the past participle of 'allocare', meaning 'to place, to put in position'. The term has been used in English since the 17th century and has evolved to encompass the idea of distributing resources or duties for a specific purpose.