Allowance — synonyms, definition

1. allowance (Noun)

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allowance (Noun) — An amount allowed or granted (as during a given period). ex. "travel allowance" ex. "my weekly allowance of two eggs" ex. "a child's allowance should not be too generous"

allowance (Noun) — A sum granted as reimbursement for expenses.

allowance (Noun) — An amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances. ex. "an allowance for profit"

allowance (Noun) — A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.

allowance (Noun) — A reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets.

allowance (Noun) — The act of allowing. ex. "He objected to the allowance of smoking in the dining room"

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2. allowance (Verb)

allowance (Verb) — Put on a fixed allowance, as of food.

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