allowed
Americanadjective
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permitted or authorized.
In chess, there are only 64 squares with 16 pieces and very specific allowed moves.
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Physics. involving a change in quantum numbers, permitted by the selection rules.
allowed transition.
Other Word Forms
- unallowed adjective
Etymology
Origin of allowed
Example Sentences
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This allowed them to capture and map the full complexity of natural reef geometry.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Owners will also be allowed to donate up to 14 days of free holidays to charity to reach the 182 day target.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“Perhaps a historic-cultural monument designation could have saved the Zimmerman House, or allowed the necessary time to delay demolition. Tragically, calls for preservation fell on deaf ears.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
If a voter’s eligibility is in doubt, local officials aren’t allowed to throw a ballot out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
“He won’t have to know. And the money—I need it for clothes and things if I’m going to . . . go out . . .” I allowed my words to trail off.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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