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Allowance
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
She ran through her monthly allowance within the first week.
The seamstress basted the hem allowance first to check the fit before sewing the permanent stitches.
If you don't finish your chores, I'll stop your $15 weekly allowance.
Students learn to budget their allowances to manage personal expenses.
The teenager was reluctant to fork over his allowance for the damaged item, but he knew he was responsible for it.