The difference between Allocate and Detach
When used as verbs, allocate means to set aside for a purpose, whereas detach means to take apart from.
check bellow for the other definitions of Allocate and Detach
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Allocate as a verb:
To set aside for a purpose.
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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."
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Allocate as a verb (computing):
To reserve a portion of memory for use by a computer program.
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Detach as a verb (transitive):
To take apart from; to take off.
Examples:
"to detach the tag from a newly purchased garment"
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Detach as a verb (transitive, military):
To separate for a special object or use.
Examples:
"to detach a ship from a fleet, or a company from a regiment"
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Detach as a verb (intransitive):
To come off something.
Examples:
"Now that the zipper has detached, my winter coat won't keep me very warm."