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allocate

verb/ˈæləkeɪt/ (AL-uh-kayt)Level B2
allocate meaning picture: A woman dividing rupee notes into several envelopes on a table for the monthly budget
Picture meaning of “allocate” — To officially give a share of money, time, space or work for a purpose.

To officially give a share of money, time, space or work for a purpose.

When you allocate something, you decide how much of it goes to each person or purpose, like a budget, seats or tasks.

allocate meaning in Hindi

किसी काम के लिए पैसे, समय, जगह या काम का हिस्सा आधिकारिक रूप से देना; आवंटित करना।

Allocate करने का अर्थ है तय करना कि किसी चीज़ का कितना हिस्सा किस व्यक्ति या काम को मिलेगा, जैसे बजट, सीटें या काम।

Examples

  1. The teacher allocated ten minutes to each group for its presentation.शिक्षक ने हर समूह को प्रस्तुति के लिए दस मिनट दिए।
  2. The state government has allocated ₹500 crore for flood relief.राज्य सरकार ने बाढ़ राहत के लिए ₹500 करोड़ आवंटित किए हैं।

Synonyms & antonyms

assignallotdistributeset asidewithholdkeep back

Memory trick

ALLOCATE = give each LOCATion its share — a slice for every place.

💡 Did you know?

Governments often allocate specific budgets for space exploration to help scientists discover new planets and learn more about the mysteries of our vast universe.

Word origin

From Medieval Latin "allocare", from ad- "to" + "locare" "to place" (from "locus", place).

Other meanings

verb To set aside or distribute something for a particular purpose or person.

allocate meaning in other languages

Hindi · हिन्दीकिसी काम के लिए पैसे, समय, जगह या काम का हिस्सा आधिकारिक रूप से देना; आवंटित करना।
Arabic · العربيةأن تمنح رسميًا حصة من المال أو الوقت أو المكان أو العمل لغرض معيّن؛ يخصّص.
French · FrançaisAttribuer officiellement une part d'argent, de temps, d'espace ou de travail à un usage précis.
Indonesian · Bahasa IndonesiaSecara resmi memberikan bagian uang, waktu, ruang, atau pekerjaan untuk suatu tujuan; mengalokasikan.
Chinese · 中文正式地把资金、时间、空间或工作分配给某个用途;拨出,分配。

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