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Allowance
01
zakgeld, toelage
an amount of something that is permitted
Voorbeelden
Children receive a weekly allowance to learn the value of money and budgeting.
Kinderen ontvangen een wekelijkse toelage om de waarde van geld en budgetteren te leren.
There is a daily allowance of one hour for recreational activities in the schedule.
Er is een dagelijkse toeslag van een uur voor recreatieve activiteiten in het schema.
02
a permissible deviation or margin within set limits
Voorbeelden
The engineer made an allowance for thermal expansion.
The pilot gave allowance for wind drift.
03
an adjustment made based on specific conditions or qualifying circumstances
Voorbeelden
A weight allowance was applied for the cargo.
The airline grants baggage allowances depending on class.
04
a sum granted to cover expenses incurred
Voorbeelden
The employees received a travel allowance.
She claimed an allowance for business-related meals.
05
the act of permitting or granting something
Voorbeelden
The teacher made an allowance for late submissions.
An allowance was made for special circumstances.
06
a reserve fund set aside to account for depreciation or fluctuations in asset value
Voorbeelden
The company made an allowance for doubtful debts.
An allowance was created for inventory depreciation.
to allowance
01
to give someone a sum of money on a regular basis
DatedVoorbeelden
The parents allowance their children weekly.
The company allowances employees for travel expenses.
