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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What constitutes minimal acceptable public company governance?
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Noah Barsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In response, Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005, which set new standards for issuing drivers licenses that would be acceptable forms of identification to pass through airport security or enter federal buildings.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds, an acceptable tally but again, not as much as the segment’s top-sellers.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Wyoming voters that wish to register in person can visit their county clerk’s website to find a list of acceptable registration websites.
—Staff, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noah Barsky, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In response, Congress passed the Real ID Act in 2005, which set new standards for issuing drivers licenses that would be acceptable forms of identification to pass through airport security or enter federal buildings.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Towing capacity is 5,000 pounds, an acceptable tally but again, not as much as the segment’s top-sellers.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Wyoming voters that wish to register in person can visit their county clerk’s website to find a list of acceptable registration websites.
—Staff, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 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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