allocator
noun
a person or thing that allocates or whose responsibility is to allocate.
allocators
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pluralof allocator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although the last week has been painful for quant funds, asset allocators remind investors that it’s important to look at returns over a wider timeframe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
When I ask myself, why do our capital allocators want to put $1.4 trillion into AI?
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
The one year pay deal covers Menzies dispatchers, allocators, airside agents, and controllers.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The net percentage of allocators that say their clients’ holdings are now overweight equities is the highest since late 2024.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
That’s because gold is owned more by central banks, institutions and longer-term allocators, so it doesn’t react as much to short-term developments, according to Koos.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
