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allocate
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allocate

To reserve a resource such as memory or disk. See memory allocation.


allocate [′a·lō‚kāt]
(computer science)
To place a portion of a computer memory or a peripheral unit under control of a computer program, through the action of an operator, program instruction, or executive program.
(industrial engineering)
To assign a portion of a resource to an activity.


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