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   allowance

   /əˈlaʊəns/

   noun

   • 1. the amount of something that is permitted, especially within a set of regulations or for a specified purpose: "your baggage allowance" Similar permitted amount/quantityallocationallotmentquotasharerationgrantlimitportionhelpingslicelot
   • ▪ an amount of money that can be earned or received free of tax: British "a personal allowance" Similar concessionreductiondecreasedeductiondiscountweightingrebaterefundrepaymentweightage
   • ▪ a deduction in the weight that a horse is required to carry in a race.
   • 2. a sum of money paid regularly to a person to meet needs or expenses: "the elderly receive a heating allowance every winter" Similar paymentpocket moneysum of moneyremittancecontributionconsiderationhandoutgrantsubsidymaintenancefinancial supportsubsistencebenefitstipendpensionannuitykeepupkeepexpenses
   • ▪ a small amount of money given regularly to a child by their parents. North American
   • 3. tolerance: archaic "the allowance of differing opinions"

   verb

   • 1. give (someone) a sum of money as an allowance: archaic "I have made up my mind to allowance him"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French alouance, from alouer (see allow).

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   The meaning of ALLOWANCE is a sum granted as a reimbursement or bounty or for expenses; especially : a sum regularly provided for personal or household expenses. How to use allowance in a sentence.

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   ALLOWANCE definition: 1. money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing: 2. an amount of…. Learn more.

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   noun. an amount of something, esp money or food, given or allotted usually at regular intervals. a discount, as in consideration for something given in part exchange or to increase business; rebate.

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   ALLOWANCE meaning: 1. money that you are given regularly, especially to pay for a particular thing: 2. an amount of…. Learn more.

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   An allowance is money that is given to someone, usually on a regular basis, in order to help them pay for the things that they need.

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   Define allowance. allowance synonyms, allowance pronunciation, allowance translation, English dictionary definition of allowance. n. 1. The act of allowing. 2. An amount that is allowed or granted: consumed my weekly allowance of two eggs. 3. Something, such as money, given at regular...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › allowanceallowance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of allowance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.