allocate — to distribute or assign resources, tasks, or responsibilities for a particular purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to distribute or assign resources, tasks, or responsibilities for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæləkeɪt/
Korean meaning: 자원, 업무, 책임 등을 특정 목적을 위해 배분하거나 할당하다
Korean pronunciation: 앨-러-케이트 (강세: 앨)
Example Sentences
- The teacher allocated only 5 minutes for bathroom breaks, causing a mini revolution in the classroom.
- My mom allocated specific shelves in the fridge for each family member, but somehow my food always disappears.
- The university allocated scholarships based on both academic merit and financial need.
allocate
VERB//ˈæləkeɪt//
to distribute or assign resources, tasks, or responsibilities for a particular purpose
Manager distributing tasks to team members
Allocate resources to dedicate and educate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'allocare', derived from the prefix 'ad-' (to) combined with 'locare' (to place or assign), which comes from Latin 'locus' meaning 'place'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“We need to allocate resources more efficiently.”
“The company allocated a large budget for research.”
“Please allocate enough time for the presentation.”
“The program failed to allocate sufficient memory.”
“We must fairly allocate the workload among team members.”
📝Examples
“The teacher allocated only 5 minutes for bathroom breaks, causing a mini revolution in the classroom.”
“My mom allocated specific shelves in the fridge for each family member, but somehow my food always disappears.”
“The university allocated scholarships based on both academic merit and financial need.”
“The project manager allocated different tasks to team members according to their expertise.”
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