acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s 
ak-
1
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
His theories have gained widespread acceptance.
2
: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval
acceptance of responsibility
3
law
: an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound
4
a
: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms
b
: an accepted draft or bill of exchange
Examples of acceptance in a Sentence
her acceptance into the club
The university has sent me a letter of acceptance.
He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.
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Grace Xue, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
This highlights the growing acceptance and usage of AI, which employers can tap into.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To date, more than 500 such transplants have been conducted in the U.S., a testament to the growing acceptance and success of the procedure.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Beckham says that with a tone of acceptance, but also a tinge of regret.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s
ak-
1
: the act of accepting
2
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
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