Meaning & use
allocated time
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Meaning
noununcountable
The amount of time officially given or set aside for a particular activity or purpose.
Grammar: Usually uncountable; it refers to a period of time that has been assigned. You can say 'the allocated time' or 'allocated time for something'.
Patterns
- allocated time for something
- within the allocated time
- exceed the allocated time
We must finish the project within the allocated time.
The allocated time for each speaker is ten minutes.
She used her allocated time wisely.
Common combinations
- within the allocated time
- Please complete the test within the allocated time.
- allocated time for questions
- There will be allocated time for questions at the end.
- exceed the allocated time
- If you exceed the allocated time, you will lose points.
Synonyms and how they differ
- time allowance
- A time allowance is the amount of time permitted, often in a more formal or official context; 'allocated time' is more general.
- time slot
- A time slot is a specific period reserved for an event, while 'allocated time' focuses on the duration given for a task.
Word family
- allocate verb
- To give out or assign something for a particular purpose.
- allocation noun
- The act of giving out or the amount given.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'allocated time' correctly?
Choose one answer.
'Allocated time' is a noun phrase meaning the time given for something, so it fits as the subject. The other options misuse it as a verb or in an ungrammatical structure.
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