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
Ian Hodgson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Public opinion is on the rise, too: In 2023, a survey by the Estonian Human Rights Centre found that 56 percent of respondents consider homosexuality somewhat or completely acceptable, up from 34 percent in 2014.
—Todd Plummer, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Growth without margin — also known as unprofitable growth — is no longer acceptable.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
But the vote comes amid a clear shift in who’s considered acceptable for presidential leadership.
—Ian Hodgson, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Public opinion is on the rise, too: In 2023, a survey by the Estonian Human Rights Centre found that 56 percent of respondents consider homosexuality somewhat or completely acceptable, up from 34 percent in 2014.
—Todd Plummer, AFAR Media, 3 June 2025
Rather, Evans says, this viral moment is an opportunity to discuss what is acceptable and what isn't in a relationship.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Growth without margin — also known as unprofitable growth — is no longer acceptable.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptability
Noun
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The average adequacy level in underfunded districts has climbed from 67% to 77%.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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The filing also highlights the company's capital adequacy, with CSB Bancorp and its subsidiary bank meeting or exceeding all regulatory capital requirements.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Testing Gap Enterprises are rushing to deployment without adequate testing.—
Victor Orlovski,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Because of the heat, sun exposure, and humidity (which increases sweating and ultimately strips the skin of moisture), getting an adequate amount of hydration in the summer is vital for healthy complexions.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
6 June 2025
Noun
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When hate pokes up its ugly head, love overshadows it with goodness and gracefulness and purpose.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Father’s Day tends to carry the rep of being a lower-key celebration, with a satisfactory time including food and beverages, maybe a clothing item, and peace and quiet.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Multiple audits — including one presented to the supervisors last month — found the company has continuously fallen short of the 90-95% compliance rate needed for a satisfactory rating.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 June 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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Then, even those with decent jobs struggled as rents started skyrocketing.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Hendricks had failed to get No. 100 in his two previous outings, even though both were decent starts.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 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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Under his watchful eye, the new site will spotlight the finest talents in the region.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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On Sunday evening, Broadway’s finest, including George Clooney, Mia Farrow, Lea Michele and Tonys host Cynthia Erivo, gathered outside of Radio City Music Hall under a covered red carpet, avoiding the dreary New York City weather.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Acceptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptability. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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