Leeway

Pronunciation: /ˈliːˌweɪ/

Leeway (noun)

  1. A small amount of freedom to act or decide without strict limits.
  2. Extra time allowed so you can finish something even if you are not perfectly on schedule.
  3. A permitted difference between a measured result and the true value.

Examples

  • The desk has leeway for a small lamp.
  • We left leeway in the schedule for unexpected visitors.