allowable

adjective
UK: /əˈlaʊəbl/
US: /əˈlaʊəbl/

  1. Permitted; that can be allowed.

    1. This small error is allowable in the first try. [ ] [ ]
    2. The allowable levels of toxins in the water supply are carefully monitored to ensure public safety. [ ] [ ]

  2. Not forbidden by law or rules.

    1. Is overtime allowable for this project, do you know? [ ] [ ]
    2. Under the new regulations, only certain expenses are allowable as tax deductions for small businesses. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

admissible legitimate allowable lawful permissible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "allowable" in English means: Permitted; that can be allowed., Not forbidden by law or rules..

The phonetic transcription of "allowable" is /əˈlaʊəbl/ in British English and /əˈlaʊəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "allowable": admissible, legitimate, allowable, lawful, permissible.

Example usage of "allowable": "This small error is allowable in the first try.". More examples on the page.