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Definition of acceptable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
acceptanceconsidered normal or approved by most people
- Wearing casual clothes is acceptable at the event.
2.
standardsmeeting specific requirements or standards
- The proposal was acceptable under the guidelines.
3.
approvalworthy of being received with pleasure
- The gift was acceptable to everyone.
Origin of acceptable
Latin, acceptare (to take or receive)
Terms with acceptable included in their meaning
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excessive
more than necessary or acceptable
social conduct
act in a socially acceptable way
adequate
acceptable or satisfactory in quality
communication
offers reassurance that a situation is acceptable or not serious
acceptability
be acceptable or satisfactory
acceptance
be acceptable or permissible
evaluation
good enough or acceptable in quality
satisfaction
satisfactory or acceptable in standard
acceptable quality
satisfactorily but not exceptionally
acceptable quality
satisfactory but not exceptionally or especially good
social
acceptable or satisfactory
quality
fair or acceptable in quality
quality
satisfactory or acceptable in quality
etiquette
in a way that is socially acceptable
moderation
to a moderate or acceptable degree
convenience
be convenient or acceptable to someone
quality
good enough or acceptable in quality
quality
in a satisfactory or acceptable manner
personal approval
acceptable or fine for the person speaking
resolution
eventually satisfactory or acceptable
no preference
any choice is acceptable or enough for the situation
acceptance
be acceptable or permissible
satisfaction
be acceptable or satisfactory
choice
indicates that any one of two people is acceptable
Examples of acceptable in a sentence
Her behavior was deemed acceptable by the committee. The food quality was acceptable to the health inspectors. His behavior was acceptable in the given circumstances. Her performance was acceptable to the judges. The terms of the contract were acceptable to both parties.
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- French:acceptable, conforme, ...
- German:akzeptabel, hinnehmbar, ...
- Italian:accettabile, adeguato, ...
- Spanish:aceptable, aprobado, ...
- Portuguese:aceitável, adequado, ...
- Chinese:可以接受的, 可接受的, ...
- Japanese:許容される, 許容可能な, ...
- Arabic:مَقْبُول, مُسْتَوْفٍ للشُّرُوط, ...
- Hebrew:מְקוּבָּל, קָבִיל, ...
- Russian:приемлемый, удовлетворительный, ...
- Ukrainian:допустимий, відповідний, ...
- Hindi:स्वीकार्य, संतोषजनक, ...
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