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The correct spelling is allocate.
How to pronounce allocate
verb
IPA: /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
Say it like: All-oca-te
The correct spelling is allocate. To set aside for a purpose. For example: "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."
Usage Examples
“The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To set aside for a purpose.
- 2.To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.
- 3.To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.
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