What is the meaning of allow for?

verb

  • Make a possibility or provide opportunity for; permit to be attainable or cause to remain.
    • usage: "This leaves no room for improvement"; "The evidence allows only one conclusion"; "allow for mistakes"; "leave lots of time for the trip"; "This procedure provides for lots of leeway"
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