- present tense form of allocate (3rd person singular).
allocates
Example Sentences
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France's online platform that allocates places in higher education, Parcoursup, is another sore point.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
The sample budget that includes saving for retirement allocates 22% of gross income for housing.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
They eventually won over Jane Street, the EA-tinged trading firm that rarely allocates capital to outside managers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion to hire a consultant to reevaluate how the county allocates Measure B funds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
This central authority also allocates paper quotas, determines the number of books to be printed, and sets the prices at which all publications are to be sold.
From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier
