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Allowance
01
an amount of something that is permitted
Examples
Children receive a weekly allowance to learn the value of money and budgeting.
02
a permissible deviation or margin within set limits
Examples
The engineer made an allowance for thermal expansion.
03
an adjustment made based on specific conditions or qualifying circumstances
Examples
A weight allowance was applied for the cargo.
04
a sum granted to cover expenses incurred
Examples
The employees received a travel allowance.
05
the act of permitting or granting something
Examples
The teacher made an allowance for late submissions.
06
a reserve fund set aside to account for depreciation or fluctuations in asset value
Examples
The company made an allowance for doubtful debts.
to allowance
01
to give someone a sum of money on a regular basis
DatedExamples
The parents allowance their children weekly.
