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 approach allowed them to directly measure the impact of polyamines on cancer cells.
From Science Daily
His critics argue this strategy has allowed him to avoid public scrutiny of his record.
From BBC
He lost his air defenses and allowed the U.S. and Israel to test their own.
The sturdiest defense in the league has allowed just 22 goals in 29 games, the club’s attack has outscored 18 other teams this season.
Earlier, India had been sloppy in the field after they had inserted West Indies which had allowed their opponents to post a competitive total.
From BBC
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