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.
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Joseph continued building her career in payment acceptance, eventually got married, had three boys and moved to a startup in Atlanta.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
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Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
Joseph continued building her career in payment acceptance, eventually got married, had three boys and moved to a startup in Atlanta.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
As an entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate, Sturino said her mission is to start an honest conversation about the physical struggles many women face but don't talk about.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
With her usual mix of unfiltered humor and unexpected wisdom, Madea turns a tense Christmas into a celebration of acceptance, family and forgiveness.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceptance
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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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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