The difference between Allocate and Deallocate

When used as verbs, allocate means to set aside for a purpose, whereas deallocate means to remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose.


check bellow for the other definitions of Allocate and Deallocate

  1. Allocate as a verb:

    To set aside for a purpose.

  2. Allocate as a verb:

    To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition .

    Examples:

    "The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools."

  3. Allocate as a verb (computing):

    To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.

  1. Deallocate as a verb (transitive):

    To remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose.

    Examples:

    "Empty out your locker; it will be deallocated at the end of the day."

    "Computer programs should deallocate memory they no longer need, releasing it back to the system."

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