as in adequacy
the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately
the acceptability of a broken key or two on a secondhand piano might depend on which keys are broken
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable
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Recent Examples of acceptability
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
But former students who attended during the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, when most of the abuse is alleged to have taken place, say some corporal punishment was socially acceptable in French schools at the time.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In a joint statement in March, Poland and the three Baltic states announced their withdrawal, arguing for a rethink on which weapons are – and which ones are not – acceptable in the face of Russia’s aggression.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
For driving, perhaps that’s an acceptable trade-off.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
But that doesn’t make the recent spate any more acceptable.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2025
But former students who attended during the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, when most of the abuse is alleged to have taken place, say some corporal punishment was socially acceptable in French schools at the time.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025
In a joint statement in March, Poland and the three Baltic states announced their withdrawal, arguing for a rethink on which weapons are – and which ones are not – acceptable in the face of Russia’s aggression.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
For driving, perhaps that’s an acceptable trade-off.
—Mike Caulfield, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptability
Noun
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This transactional approach raises questions about its adequacy in addressing long-term security concerns for both the U.S. and its Gulf partners. 6.—
Guney Yildiz,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Courts are asked to decide about adequacy or equity in funding, which is what state constitutions enshrine.—
Jeanne Allen,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Employees did not have adequate knowledge of manual ware-washing procedures as well as proper cooling, holding and sanitizer concentration.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The slim-fit, waist-length tank has an aesthetically-pleasing no-seam construction that doesn’t chafe against your skin (thank goodness!), and looks polished enough to throw on and go.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The film is at its strongest when intimately keeping its lens on Aisha’s tangible struggles, while organically contextualizing the modest instances of goodness in her life in contrast with the dire political backdrop of the region.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The Air Quality Index (AQI), developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), measures air pollution on a scale from 0 to 500: 0-50 (Green): Good—air quality is satisfactory.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In finding the right fit and tailoring these systems, a clear understanding of your business priorities and pain points can go a long way in choosing a satisfactory solution.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Although the test is too late to guide current crop fertilization, the post-harvest evaluation can estimate N sufficiency levels during the corn growing season and provide a valuable tool for fine-tuning future nitrogen management strategies.—
Dr. Haiying Tao,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, in keeping with the principle of reasonable sufficiency, Moscow will likely delegate most ground warfare to its allies.—
Dmitry Adamsky,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Oct. 2015
Adjective
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Those who stuck around to watch the game saw a decent debut for the Hopkins native outshone by another former UConn star, Napheesa Collier, who scored 34 to equal the Lynx record for most points in a season opener, per ESPN.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Tellez is a decent hitter — sort of dangerous but also not dangerous enough to prevent him from being let go each of the past two offseasons.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
Noun
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His performance is the loudest thing in it by an amplitude of 10.—
Amy Nicholson,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2025
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First, why are speech and music so distinct in their amplitude over time?—
Andrew Chang,
Scientific American,
18 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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But, with the team’s MLB-best 29-15 record affording them just a one-game division lead so far this year, it’s already become clear that fine margins could matter this season.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Acceptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptability. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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