ALLOCATED
/ˈæl.ə.keɪ.tɪd/
9 letters · 4 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of ALLOCATED
To set aside for a purpose.
To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.
"The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."
To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.
Having been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose.
Examples of ALLOCATED in a Sentence
- "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."
Word Details
Is ALLOCATED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ALLOCATED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ALLOCATED uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ALLOCATED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | a | l | l | o | c | a | t | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ALLOCATED
100 words from the letters in ALLOCATED
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How to Use ALLOCATED in Word Games
ALLOCATED is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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