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
Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
From my perspective, the real measure of acceptability isn't whether AI assisted in the process, but whether the final output demonstrates sound reasoning, originality and accuracy.
—Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson added that donated goods help fund Goodwill’s career and job-training services, which support millions of people annually, and encouraged donors to check local guidelines on acceptable items.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Noun
However, political observers and those on the right know that Kirk, as founder of Turning Point USA, was at heart an activist who transformed conservative youth politics through his robust organizing network and, in the process, changed the social acceptability of Trumpism among America's youth.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
From my perspective, the real measure of acceptability isn't whether AI assisted in the process, but whether the final output demonstrates sound reasoning, originality and accuracy.
—Morey Haber, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Bikini tops are acceptable as shirts inside most establishments, and clothes are light and airy.
—Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The spokesperson added that donated goods help fund Goodwill’s career and job-training services, which support millions of people annually, and encouraged donors to check local guidelines on acceptable items.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptability
Noun
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Data primarily comes from hospital surveys focusing on patient safety, infection prevention, and adequacy of the nurse staffing.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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While framed as satire, the content references child exploitation, raising questions about the adequacy of Sora 2’s safeguards.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The hotels in the area were adequate but utilitarian.—
Bambina Wise,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Each facility must have sufficient staff to support visitor-management and have adequate disinfecting supplies and personal protective equipment for staffers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The sweet, nutty flavor of butternut squash melds with the cheesy goodness of this lasagna.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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This super-stuffed bonanza of spell-casting goodness will feature previews, interviews, Easter eggs, and original musical performances by some of the starriest members of the duology's ensemble cast — including cohosts Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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To receive the senior rate, a person must apply to the Rogers Water Utilities and present satisfactory proof of age, such as a government issued identification card, driver's license, passport or birth certificate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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His plan and his answers in terms of navigating those name, image, and likeness waters were not viewed satisfactory enough.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His attorneys plan to file motions challenging the sufficiency of the charges and alleging political pressure, while prosecutors prepare to disclose transcripts and records of his 2020 testimony.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Sep. 2025
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To determine the sufficiency of the evidence, the appellate judges identified the reasonable inferences that could be drawn from the circumstances proved.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The University of Florida product made a decent impact his rookie season, appearing in 12 games and rushing 38 times for 161 yards and a touchdown.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, food aboard the International Space Station and the Tiangong leaves much to be desired, with the menus reading like something more suited to iron rations for a Round Britain yacht race than a decent meal.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What would the amplitude of those gravitational wave fluctuations be?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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As a person sleeps, this synchrony grows, producing brain waves that are lower in frequency and higher in amplitude.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Simply pump the handle to cut food into fine, chunky, or coarse bits as needed.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Daniel Craig plays the detective Benoit Blanc, a southern gentleman with a deep drawl and a love of fine linen suits.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Acceptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptability. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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