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allowance in Dutch

allowance in Dutch is toestemming, speling — allowance means a fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.

allowance in Dutch

toestemming
noun
(commerce) A deduction from the gross weight of goods, such as to discount their container's weight or per a custom differing by country.
speling
noun
(engineering) A planned deviation between an exact dimension and a nominal or theoretical dimension.

What does "allowance" mean?

  1. noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
    "She gives her kids a small weekly allowance."
  2. noun An amount permitted or accepted as reasonable, especially as a deduction or adjustment.
    "You should make an allowance for delays when planning the schedule."
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allowance in a sentence

  • She gives her kids a small weekly allowance.
  • Employees receive a travel allowance for business trips.
  • You should make an allowance for delays when planning the schedule.

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What is "allowance" in Dutch?

"allowance" in Dutch is toestemming, speling. allowance means: A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.

How do you use "allowance" in a sentence?

Example: "She gives her kids a small weekly allowance." In Dutch, "allowance" is toestemming, speling.

Are there other ways to say "allowance" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "allowance": toestemming, speling.

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