The difference between Allocate and Designate

When used as verbs, allocate means to set aside for a purpose, whereas designate means to mark out and make known.


Designate is also adjective with the meaning: designated.

check bellow for the other definitions of Allocate and Designate

  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. Designate as an adjective:

    Designated; appointed; chosen.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Sir G. Buck"

  1. Designate as a verb:

    To mark out and make known; to point out; to indicate; to show; to distinguish by marks or description

    Examples:

    "usex to designate the boundaries of a country"

    "usex to designate the rioters who are to be arrested"

  2. Designate as a verb:

    To call by a distinctive title; to name.

  3. Designate as a verb:

    To indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty; — with to or for; to designate an officer for or to the command of a post or station.