allowable

/ə'lauəbl/

Thân thiện

The teacher explained the allowable noise level in the library.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Permitted or acceptable according to rules, laws, or standards: Describes something that is officially or customarily allowed, not forbidden.
   • Able to be considered or taken into account: Describes something that qualifies for inclusion, especially in calculations or assessments.

Usage

• The word "allowable" is typically used in formal, legal, financial, or regulatory contexts to specify what is sanctioned or acceptable. It often modifies nouns related to actions, expenses, deductions, or behavior.
• It is commonly found in phrases like "allowable expense," "allowable limit," or "allowable under the rules."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The company has strict guidelines on allowable business expenses.
  • Is this deduction allowable on my tax return?
  • Only a small amount of personal use is allowable on the office computer.

Advanced Usage

• "Within allowable limits": within the range or extent that is permitted.
  • The noise from the construction site must be kept within allowable limits.
• "Allowable under the law": permitted by the legal statutes.
  • Such practices are not allowable under the new environmental law.

Variants and Related Words

• Allow (verb): To permit or give permission for something.
  • The rules allow for one personal day per month.
• Allowance (noun): The amount of something that is permitted, especially money.
  • The daily travel allowance is $50.
• Allowably (adverb): In a permissible manner. (Less common)
  • The funds were used allowably.

Synonyms

• Permissible: Officially or customarily allowed.
• Acceptable: Able to be agreed on; suitable.
• Authorized: Having official permission or approval.
• Legitimate: Conforming to the law or to rules.

Antonyms

• Impermissible: Not permitted.
• Unacceptable: Not satisfactory or allowable.
• Prohibited: Formally forbidden by law, rule, or other authority.
• Illegal: Contrary to or forbidden by law.

Related Phrases

• Allowable catch: In fishing, the maximum amount of fish that can be legally caught.
  • The government set a strict allowable catch for salmon this season.
• Allowable stress: In engineering, the maximum stress a material can withstand safely.
  • The design must ensure the load does not exceed the allowable stress.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. deserving to be allowed or considered
2. that may be permitted especially as according to rule
   • permissible behavior in school
   • a permissible tax deduction
3. deductible according to the tax laws

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