Allowed Definition & Meaning

Definition

Other Word Forms

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Synonyms allowed American [uh-loud] / əˈlaʊd /

adjective

1. permitted or authorized.

   In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.

2. Physics. involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.

   allowed transition.

Other Word Forms

• unallowed adjective

Etymology

Origin of allowed

First recorded in 1300–50; allow, -ed 2

Example Sentences

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That allowed the system to continually refine its understanding of the qubit's condition in real time.

From Science Daily

He notes that the interwar period allowed increased leisure time for many, generating fads for new games such as the clue-based crossword puzzle.

From The Wall Street Journal

Former England captain Michael Vaughan said on Friday the England and Wales Cricket Board "need to act fast" because omitting players based on their nationality "should not be allowed to happen".

From BBC

While strong stock and real-estate portfolios have allowed high-income Americans to keep spending, many consumers further down the income ladder—weary from years of high inflation—are anxious about their jobs and incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reform UK previously said Manning would not be allowed to sit as a party councillor if elected, stating his unearthed social media posts were "unacceptable".

From BBC

Related Words

• acknowledged
• approved
• authorized
• confirmed
• conventional
• customary
• endorsed
• established
• fashionable
• popular
• preferred
• received
• recognized
• sanctioned
• time-honored
• universal
• welcomed

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