allowance

/ɐlˈa‍ʊəns/

/əˈɫaʊəns/

Allowance

an amount of something that is permitted

a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

synonyms : leeway

an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

synonyms : adjustment

a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

the act of allowing

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

MAIN VERB

put on a fixed allowance, as of food

Examples

1. This allowance is now made unnecessary with EMG's measurement technology.

2. What's allowance?

3. What's allowance?

4. Here's your allowance.