allowed
Americanadjective
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permitted or authorized.
In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.
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Physics. involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.
allowed transition.
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The surge in performance has allowed boat manufacturers to increase the size of their vessels to offer more cabin and deck space, or use fewer outboards to achieve an equivalent amount of power and torque.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
These provided her with necessary income, but also allowed her enough time to make work — which she often did at the kitchen table.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The researchers designed a method that allowed them to keep environmental conditions consistent and directly test whether genetic background changes how tumors begin and evolve.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Langton's scans showed swelling and bruising, results which meant he was allowed to leave hospital on Saturday night.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Everyone else is allowed a couple more hours before night-time curfew.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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