acceptable
adjective
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
Synonyms of acceptable
Examples of acceptable in a Sentence
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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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
One important rule for the event to be successful is that the donations are clean and acceptable for reuse.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Those included issues with liquid hydrogen — a super-chilled propellant that is notorious for leaking — seeping out of the rocket at higher-than-acceptable rates during an initial fueling test.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
The state also said federal officials have been difficult to work with; despite providing a corrective action plan and admitting that fraud is an issue in Minnesota, the state hasn't received clarity from the federal government about whether the plan is acceptable or not.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptable. Accessed 14 Mar. 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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