Meaning ofallowancein English

Noun

1. a granted amount or portion; reimbursement
2. funds given to a child regularly
3. permission or concession; admitting something
   The company gave an allowance for the employees' travel expenses.
4. reduction due to mitigating factors
   The new policy makes an allowance for exceptional cases.
5. official approval or sanction
   The government gave its official allowance for the construction project.