Allowable Meaning in English

word

US

əˈɫaʊəbəɫ

uh-LOW-uh-buhl

UK

ɐlˈaʊəbəl

uh-LOW-uh-buhl

Definition

Something is allowable if it is permitted, especially by law or rules.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly formal, legal, or technical. Common in phrases like 'allowable amount,' 'allowable expenses,' or 'allowable limit.' Not generally used in informal speech; use 'allowed' for everyday conversation.

• Spanish: permitido - permitido por la ley
• Portuguese (BR): permitido - aceitável (legalmente)
• Portuguese (PT): permitido - aceitável (legalmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 允许的
• Chinese (Traditional): 允許的
• Hindi: अनुमेय - स्वीकृत
• Arabic: مسموح - مقبول (قانوناً)
• Bengali: অনুমেয় - অনুমোদিত
• Russian: допустимый - разрешённый
• Japanese: 許容される - 許可されている
• Vietnamese: được phép - hợp lệ
• Korean: 허용되는
• Turkish: izin verilen - müsaade edilen
• Urdu: قابل اجازت - مجاز
• Indonesian: yang diizinkan - diperbolehkan

Example Sentences

The allowable speed on this road is 60 kilometers per hour.

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Only allowable expenses will be reimbursed.

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The chemical levels are within allowable limits.

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Is it allowable to bring outside food into the theater?

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The company increased the allowable weight for checked bags this year.

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If the total deductions exceed the allowable amount, you won’t get a full refund.

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