Allowanced: meaning, definitions and examples
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allowanced
[ əˈlaʊəns ]
financial support
An 'allowance' typically refers to a sum of money given regularly to a person, especially a child, for their personal spending. It can also relate to a certain amount of something that is permitted, such as time or resources in various contexts. Allowances can serve an educational purpose, helping children learn how to manage money effectively. In a broader context, it also refers to budgets allocated for specific projects or expenses.
Synonyms
allocation, allowance payment, grant, stipend.
Examples of usage
- She receives a monthly allowance from her parents.
- He used his allowance to buy a new video game.
- The government announced an allowance for low-income families.
- Her allowance for the project was increased after the review.
Translations
Translations of the word "allowanced" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subsidiado
- permitido
- autorizado
🇮🇳 भत्ता दिया गया
🇩🇪 unterstützt
- erlaubt
- genehmigt
🇮🇩 diberi tunjangan
🇺🇦 допущений
- дозволений
- наданий
🇵🇱 dozwolony
- przyznany
- subsydiowany
🇯🇵 許可された
🇫🇷 autorisé
- subventionné
- accordé
🇪🇸 permitido
- subvencionado
- otorgado
🇹🇷 izinli
🇰🇷 허용된
🇸🇦 مسموح به
🇨🇿 povolený
- přidělený
- dotovaný
🇸🇰 povolený
- pridelený
- dotovaný
🇨🇳 允许的
🇸🇮 dovoljen
- dodeljen
- subvencioniran
🇮🇸 leyfilegt
🇰🇿 рұқсат етілген
🇬🇪 ნებართვული
🇦🇿 icazə verilmiş
🇲🇽 permitido
- subvencionado
- otorgado
Etymology
The term 'allowance' has its roots in the Middle English word 'alaunce,' which derived from the Old French 'aloncer' meaning 'to allow or permit.' The concept of an allowance has been present since the 14th century, evolving to refer not just to permission or allowance in a general sense, but more specifically to financial provisions. This word reflects societal structures where children or dependents receive a set amount of money, enabling them to learn about personal finance and responsibility. Over time, the term has also found significance in business and legislative contexts, referring to budget allocations and allowances in production specifications. Its usage has adapted to modern financial systems, impacting how families manage resources and how individuals are taught to financially plan and prioritize their expenditures.