Allowance
01
fickpengar, tillåten mängd
an amount of something that is permitted
Exempel
Children receive a weekly allowance to learn the value of money and budgeting.
Barn får en veckovis ersättning för att lära sig pengars värde och budgetering.
There is a daily allowance of one hour for recreational activities in the schedule.
Det finns ett dagligt tillägg på en timme för rekreationsaktiviteter i schemat.
02
a permissible deviation or margin within set limits
Exempel
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
Exempel
A weight allowance was applied for the cargo.
The airline grants baggage allowances depending on class.
04
a sum granted to cover expenses incurred
Exempel
The employees received a travel allowance.
She claimed an allowance for business-related meals.
05
the act of permitting or granting something
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
DatedExempel
The parents allowance their children weekly.
The company allowances employees for travel expenses.
