allowance
noun B2
Plain meaning
money or amount officially given for a purpose
Exam-register meaning
In exam writing, it can express money or amount officially given for a purpose in a clearer or more formal way.
In context
naturalThe article mentioned allowance as one of the main issues.
examThe author examines allowance in relation to social change, public policy, and institutional responsibility.
Common collocations
a clear allowanceevidence of allowancewidespread allowance
Watch out
Do not use “allowance” as a vague high-level replacement; make sure the sentence really needs this specific noun.