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Acceptable

The dictionary definition of “acceptable” is an adjective that describes something that is satisfactory, adequate, or meeting minimum requirements for approval or suitability.

Use cases:

  1. Quality or standard:
    • Referring to something that meets the required standards or criteria.
    • Example: The candidate’s qualifications were deemed acceptable for the position.
  2. Approval or agreement:
    • Referring to something that is considered agreeable or suitable.
    • Example: The proposal was accepted as an acceptable compromise.
  3. Tolerable or passable:
    • Describing something that is sufficiently good or adequate.
    • Example: The food was acceptable, but not exceptional.

Examples in sentences:

  1. The company has strict guidelines for what constitutes acceptable behavior in the workplace.
  2. Is it acceptable to arrive a few minutes late to the meeting?
  3. The teacher set an acceptable standard for the students’ assignments.

Related words:

  • Satisfactory
  • Adequate
  • Suitable
  • Tolerable
  • Permissible

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