acceptable
adjective
ac·cept·able
ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl 
ak-,
also ek-
1
: capable or worthy of being accepted
an acceptable noise level
socially acceptable behavior
a compromise that is acceptable to both sides
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Examples of acceptable in a Sentence
acceptable and unacceptable noise levels
It was an acceptable performance, although not an outstanding one.
She plays an acceptable game of tennis.
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The American people must decide if Trump's embrace of violence to preserve his power is acceptable.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Floor-length dresses are still acceptable, but cocktail and knee-length dresses also fit the bill.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
The fact that Supreme Leader Khamenei—who sets the terms of acceptable public debate within Iran—allows these statements to be issued is telling.
—Eric Brewer, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2024
In addition, 68% of independents now view these relationships as morally acceptable, while 73% said the same in 2023.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Floor-length dresses are still acceptable, but cocktail and knee-length dresses also fit the bill.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
The fact that Supreme Leader Khamenei—who sets the terms of acceptable public debate within Iran—allows these statements to be issued is telling.
—Eric Brewer, Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2024
In addition, 68% of independents now view these relationships as morally acceptable, while 73% said the same in 2023.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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acceptable
adjective
ac·cept·able
ik-ˈsep-tə-bəl
ak-
1
: capable or worthy of being accepted : satisfactory
an acceptable excuse
2
: barely good enough
plays an acceptable game
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