acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
ak-
1
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
2
: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval
acceptance of responsibility
3
law
: an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound
4
a
: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms
b
: an accepted draft or bill of exchange
Examples of acceptance in a Sentence
her acceptance into the club
The university has sent me a letter of acceptance.
He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
Recent Examples on the Web
But the acceptance of gas doesn’t mean a wholesale abandonment of climate finance.
—
Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the timing of the filing of the Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, the submission of a plan to regain compliance with the applicable listing rules, and Nasdaq's potential acceptance of such a plan.
—Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Among the other clues Swift doled out were five exclusive playlists for Apple Music (sorry, Spotify!), comprising her own songs and organized according to the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
The messages seemed to confirm some fans’ theories that the playlists mirrored the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — indicating that the new album may grapple with grief or loss.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Mader credits healthcare providers for the rapid acceptance of the DiskCover System.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
While Goldenson’s partnership with Disney opened doors to subsequent television deals with other studios and influenced acceptance of the new medium, his legacy did not stop there.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Given the magnet application window has already closed and families have received acceptance letters, the district will now have to figure out which students will turn to another school.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
In turn, the Israelis would gain the formal acceptance of the most powerful Arab and Muslim state and a strong partner against Iran.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Apr. 2024
For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the timing of the filing of the Form 10-Q or Form 10-K, the submission of a plan to regain compliance with the applicable listing rules, and Nasdaq's potential acceptance of such a plan.
—Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Among the other clues Swift doled out were five exclusive playlists for Apple Music (sorry, Spotify!), comprising her own songs and organized according to the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
The messages seemed to confirm some fans’ theories that the playlists mirrored the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — indicating that the new album may grapple with grief or loss.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Mader credits healthcare providers for the rapid acceptance of the DiskCover System.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
While Goldenson’s partnership with Disney opened doors to subsequent television deals with other studios and influenced acceptance of the new medium, his legacy did not stop there.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Given the magnet application window has already closed and families have received acceptance letters, the district will now have to figure out which students will turn to another school.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 Apr. 2024
In turn, the Israelis would gain the formal acceptance of the most powerful Arab and Muslim state and a strong partner against Iran.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s
ak-
1
: the act of accepting
2
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
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