Definition of Appropriate
Appropriate
Ap·pro·pri·ate
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Suitable or fitting for a particular situation or purpose.
e.g. The teacher chose an appropriate book for the student's reading level.
(verb)
to take and/or use something to which one does not have the claim or right, without the required authority/permission;
e.g. They tried to appropriate her work and claim it as theirs.
(verb)
to devote or assign money or resources/assets to a particular purpose;
e.g. They are thinking about how to appropriate resources so that all of the projects are finished on time.
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