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
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
The second difference is acceptability.
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Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Participants repeatedly emphasized that difficult trade-offs are acceptable when they are explained clearly, implemented transparently and viewed as fair.
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Karen Freeman-Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Ultimately, the voters decide on acceptability.
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Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
The second difference is acceptability.
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Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Also, regulators around the world are waiting to see what commission rate US courts find acceptable, Apple argued.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Participants repeatedly emphasized that difficult trade-offs are acceptable when they are explained clearly, implemented transparently and viewed as fair.
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Karen Freeman-Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptability
Noun
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Employers should also remain mindful that, in the absence of a prescribed form, the adequacy of any notice may ultimately be evaluated in the context of enforcement activity or complaints.
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More than half of the regions NERC studied could face resource-adequacy problems in that window, a worsening outlook that the group partly attributes to data centers.
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The soccer, and the goodness of ordinary Americans, saved this World Cup.
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But the object of attention is ultimately less important than the discipline itself, which is meant to deepen one’s love for goodness and truth, and also to intensify compassion for others.
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Owners discovered that a small flock fits neatly into a suburban routine and pays back in eggs, entertainment and a sense of self-sufficiency.
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What’s worrying to him is that abundance can masquerade as sufficiency.
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The volume of this object is indeed computing the scattering amplitudes in question.
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Judges look for amplitude, creativity, style, flow of run and difficulty.
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Genuine results are derived from the ability to assess and influence real-time payment decisions regarding appropriateness and alignment with actual costs of care.
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On April 14, after the presentation and discussion, the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to approve a certificate of appropriateness for the project but with conditions and limitations.
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Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health.
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Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
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The state board will inspect Los Padrinos again in August and reassess its suitability.
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The club is reportedly close to signing Elliot Anderson, a move that could aid Maresca in implementing his vision, though some fans remain uncertain about his suitability for the top job.
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“Acceptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptability. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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