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well-allocated

|well-al-lo-cat-ed|

B2

/wɛl ˈæləˌkeɪtɪd/

(allocate)

assign resources

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'allocate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'allocare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'locare' meant 'to place.'

Historical Evolution

'allocare' transformed into the French word 'allouer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allocate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to place or assign something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

efficiently or appropriately distributed or assigned.

The resources were well-allocated to ensure maximum productivity.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 17:29