Allocate vs Specify - What's the difference?
allocate | specify |
To set aside for a purpose
To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition "to"
(computing) To declare a section of the memory to be used by the program.
To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
To include in a specification.
To bring about a specific result.
As verbs the difference between allocate and specify
is that allocate is to set aside for a purpose while specify is to state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.allocate
English
Verb
(allocat)- The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools.