allocate vs dole out

allocate

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

  • To set aside for a purpose. 

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

dole out

verb
  • To distribute in apportioned amounts. 

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