Synonyms

allocated

American

[al-uh-key-tid] / ˈæl əˌkeɪ tɪd /

adjective

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.

verb

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

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Outsiders can’t see how much depreciation is allocated to each of the various expense lines on the income statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funding had been allocated to disease control programs in all four states, though California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

These include expanding parliament into a bicameral system, with a new 100‑seat upper house allocated according to each party's share of the national vote.

From Barron's

In July, he had faced criticism from some unionist politicians after more than £800,000 was allocated to gender identity provision in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

Guiliano has allocated more funds toward equities in Europe and Japan this year, he said, attracted in part by lower valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal

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