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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Those decisions center on what sacrifices are acceptable, and do-able, in the push against remote work.
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Betts took over at shortstop and showed considerable improvement during a four-month trial period, to the point where his defense was at least acceptable given his offensive production.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Stanley recalled telling Richardson profiling was not acceptable and if it was confirmed, it would not be tolerated.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Gov, these are acceptable forms of ID to meet voting requirements:
Texas driver's license
Texas election ID certificate
Texas personal ID card
Texas handgun license
U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
U.S. military ID card
U.S. passport
No ID?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Betts took over at shortstop and showed considerable improvement during a four-month trial period, to the point where his defense was at least acceptable given his offensive production.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Stanley recalled telling Richardson profiling was not acceptable and if it was confirmed, it would not be tolerated.
—Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
Gov, these are acceptable forms of ID to meet voting requirements:
Texas driver's license
Texas election ID certificate
Texas personal ID card
Texas handgun license
U.S. citizenship certificate with photo
U.S. military ID card
U.S. passport
No ID?
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptable. Accessed 1 Dec. 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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