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activate |
to assign (a military unit) to active status. [1/6 definitions] |
allocate |
to assign or set aside (money or other resources) for some specific use. [1/2 definitions] |
allot |
to set apart for a particular purpose; assign. [1/2 definitions] |
apportion |
to assign, adjust, or distribute parts so as to maintain the proper proportion; allot. |
assignable |
combined form of assign. |
attach |
to assign. [1/3 definitions] |
billet1 |
to assign lodging to (a member of the military). [1/6 definitions] |
burden1 |
to place a burden on; assign a burden to. [1/3 definitions] |
calibrate |
to assign, verify, or correct the graduated markings on (a quantitative measuring instrument such as a thermometer). [1/2 definitions] |
canton |
to assign lodging to (soldiers, troops, or the like); billet; quarter. [1/3 definitions] |
classify |
to assign (something) to a particular category or group. [1/2 definitions] |
consign |
to assign to a lesser place; banish, as from the mind; relegate. [1/4 definitions] |
construe |
to comprehend or explain the meaning or intention of; assign a meaning to; interpret. [1/6 definitions] |
decentralize |
to assign the powers and functions of (a central organization or service) to various local branches or entities. [1/2 definitions] |
destine |
to assign to or send toward a particular place, end, or purpose. [1/2 definitions] |
entrust |
to assign or hand over to someone, as for care, protection, or execution. [2 definitions] |
front-load |
to assign the bulk of the expense or benefit of a financial process to its early stages. [1/2 definitions] |
grade |
to assign a rank according to quality; give a grade to; evaluate. [1/9 definitions] |
handicap |
to assign an advantage or disadvantage to, in a race or contest. [2/6 definitions] |
heap |
to give, load, or assign in great quantity (usu. fol. by on or upon). [1/7 definitions] |
job |
to assign (a job or jobs) to various sub-contractors (often fol. by "out"). [1/11 definitions] |
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