ac·cept·able
ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
ak-
also ek-
1
: capable or worthy of being accepted
an acceptable noise level
socially acceptable behavior
a compromise that is acceptable to both sides
ac·cept·abil·i·ty
ik-ˌsep-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē
ak- also ək- or ek-
ak- also ək- or ek-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being acceptable
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acceptable and unacceptable noise levels
It was an acceptable performance, although not an outstanding one.
She plays an acceptable game of tennis.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Instead, Moderna used the smaller trial to compare immune responses of mRNA-1010 to a high-dose vaccine—which was a plan the FDA had previously agreed would be acceptable.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
If the only acceptable causes are the ones that matter to the founder, participation often becomes performative rather than meaningful.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Only in that way can the disempowerment of elders occur on acceptable terms, and therefore occur at all.
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The state says acceptable proof may include a driver’s license that matches the registration, a vehicle title, a lease agreement or an insurance card that lists you as a named insured.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Instead, Moderna used the smaller trial to compare immune responses of mRNA-1010 to a high-dose vaccine—which was a plan the FDA had previously agreed would be acceptable.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2026
If the only acceptable causes are the ones that matter to the founder, participation often becomes performative rather than meaningful.
—Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Only in that way can the disempowerment of elders occur on acceptable terms, and therefore occur at all.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2026
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptable. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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acceptable
adjective
ac·cept·able
ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl
ak-
1
: capable or worthy of being accepted : satisfactory
an acceptable excuse
2
: barely good enough
plays an acceptable game
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