Meaning of the word allocate in English

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allocate

US /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
UK /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/
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Verb

1.

distribute (resources or duties) for a particular purpose

Example:
The government decided to allocate more funds to education.
We need to allocate tasks among team members efficiently.
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