a
llowance
Plural
allowances
1
an amount of something that is permitted
- 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.
- The doctor prescribed a daily allowance of vitamins to improve his health.
- The hotel provides a generous allowance of towels for each guest during their stay.
- The company offers an annual travel allowance to employees for business trips.
2
a permissible deviation or margin within set limits
- The engineer made an allowance for thermal expansion.
- The pilot gave allowance for wind drift.
- The design included an allowance for shrinkage.
- Builders must make an allowance for measurement errors.
- He allowed an allowance for human error in calculations.
3
an adjustment made based on specific conditions or qualifying circumstances
- A weight allowance was applied for the cargo.
- The airline grants baggage allowances depending on class.
- He received a clothing allowance due to his work conditions.
- The tax form includes an allowance for dependents.
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4
a sum granted to cover expenses incurred
- The employees received a travel allowance.
- She claimed an allowance for business-related meals.
- The company issued an allowance for phone bills.
- He received an allowance for lodging during training.
- The contractor was given a fuel allowance.
5
the act of permitting or granting something
- The teacher made an allowance for late submissions.
- An allowance was made for special circumstances.
- The rules include allowance for minor infractions.
- He requested allowance to submit the application late.
- The manager granted an allowance for flexible hours.
6
a reserve fund set aside to account for depreciation or fluctuations in asset value
- The company made an allowance for doubtful debts.
- An allowance was created for inventory depreciation.
- The accountant calculated an allowance for asset impairment.
- A reserve allowance was set aside for future losses.
- The firm maintains an allowance for warranty claims.