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allow for

allow for

 
See:
allow
part of speech: phrase
definition: to take into consideration; make provision for.
The contractor allowed for small errors in measurement.This schedule doesn't allow for any meal breaks, so you'll have to change it.
synonyms:
consider, regard, take into account
similar words:
provide for