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Allowance
01
an amount of something that is permitted
02
a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
03
an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances
04
a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses
05
the act of allowing
06
a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets
to allowance
01
put on a fixed allowance, as of food
Example
The hotel provides a generous allowance of towels for each guest during their stay.
The doctor prescribed a daily allowance of vitamins to improve his health.
Children receive a weekly allowance to learn the value of money and budgeting.
There is a daily allowance of one hour for recreational activities in the schedule.
She saved her allowance up to buy a new bike.
