allowance
noun
the act of allowing.
allowances
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pluralof allowance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The council has also agreed to continue discussions with the union on outstanding issues including lower-paid workers, allowances, unevaluated jobs, equality impacts and the operation of the new pay model.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
"But what we are actually lacking the most right now is pilots. Of course, I hope the government can provide better additional allowances for these military pilots."
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
The pay packages also typically include car allowances and bonus opportunities, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
The legislation was limited because of complaints by mortgage servicers that many mortgage contracts and guidelines do not have allowances for state-declared emergencies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Making allowances in the name of helping someone stay in school is what professors do all the time.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
