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allows to define vs allows defining

Both "allows to define" and "allows defining" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Allows to define" is used when the verb following "to" is the main action, while "allows defining" is used when the gerund form of the verb is the main action.

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allows to define

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the verb following "to" is the main action. It indicates that someone or something has the ability or permission to define something.

Examples:

This software allows users to define their own settings.
The new law allows citizens to define their rights more clearly.

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Allows to define opening hours and to verify if something, for example a store, is currently open. 123 commits · 2 branches · 2 releases · 5 contributors.
This add-on allows to define message in multiple languages. 10 commits · 1 branch · 2 releases · Fetching contributors · JavaScript 60.4% · HTML 39.6%.
Why abstract class allows to define a concrete method inside it. No problem. We won't show you that ad again. Why didn't you like it?
The KeyedComboBox model allows to define an internal key (the data element) for every entry in the model. /* * JCommon : a free general purpose class library ...

Alternatives:

enables to define
permits to define
gives the ability to define
grants the right to define
offers the opportunity to define

allows defining

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when the gerund form of the verb is the main action. It indicates that someone or something has the ability or permission to engage in the act of defining.

Examples:

The new software allows defining complex algorithms.
The policy allows defining new strategies for growth.

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Code Issues 0 Pull requests 0 Pulse Graphs. Allows defining multiple commands within a Cinch Plugin. 30 commits · 1 branch · 1 release · Fetching contributors.
Deprecating gulp.run no longer allows defining logic before running tasks. #193. Closed. timrwood opened this Issue on Jan 24, 2014 · 26 comments ...
SuperModule allows defining class methods and method invocations the same way a super class does without using def included(base). This also succeeds ...
runkit_constant_add. (PECL runkit >= 0.7.0). runkit_constant_add — Similar to define(), but allows defining in class definitions as well ...

Alternatives:

enables defining
permits defining
gives the ability to define
grants the right to define
offers the opportunity to define

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