allocated

American  

[al-uh-key-tid] / ˈæl əˌkeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. set apart for a particular purpose or recipient; assigned or allotted.

   No committee participating in this event shall receive more than its allocated share of the funds raised.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of allocate.

Other Word Forms

• unallocated adjective

Etymology

Origin of allocated

allocate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Demand for visas has exceeded supply every year for the past two decades, which is why H-1Bs are allocated by lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal

Countries involved in the board plan to pledge billions of dollars to rebuild the enclave, with funding allocated for reconstruction, humanitarian assistance, and standing up an international security force to oversee a lasting peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

A large body of economic research shows that when incentives are aligned this way, capital is allocated more efficiently, innovation flourishes, and long-run growth is stronger.

From Barron's

Only seven women were directly elected, although a further 50 seats reserved for women will be allocated to parties according to their share of the vote.

From Barron's

Political parties are allocated regional seats according to a formula which includes the number of votes they receive in each region and the number of constituencies they win outright.

From BBC

Related Words

• arranged
• fixed
• implanted
• located
• planted
• settled
• situated