as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
told the bike rental man that a ten-speed with four broken gears was not acceptable
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Recent Examples of acceptable
The courtroom debate over Arthur’s fitness to stand trial (mirroring Robert Hur’s corrupt declaration of Joe Biden’s inability to do so) distracts from Phillips’s failure to stage an acceptable, emotionally redemptive musical number.
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Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
Moreover, as carbon markets and emissions trading schemes evolve, the price of carbon could rise further, making higher DAC costs more acceptable.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Brescia added that going after Defense work has recently become more socially acceptable in tech circles.
—Bykali Hays, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
But Mayflower descendants who study their forebears are an especially persistent lot who had to find the right documents to confirm their lineage with the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the international umbrella organization that has strict rules about acceptable paperwork.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
Moreover, as carbon markets and emissions trading schemes evolve, the price of carbon could rise further, making higher DAC costs more acceptable.
—Phil De Luna, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Brescia added that going after Defense work has recently become more socially acceptable in tech circles.
—Bykali Hays, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
But Mayflower descendants who study their forebears are an especially persistent lot who had to find the right documents to confirm their lineage with the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, the international umbrella organization that has strict rules about acceptable paperwork.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptable
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Human Oversight The principle of human oversight mandates adequate human supervision throughout an AI system's lifecycle.Mithun A. Sridharan, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Without the presence of adequate airflow, the dust has no where to go and settles on various surfaces.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024
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The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Overall, the team is running smoothly but one individual, who previously didn’t have any issues, is now struggling: missing deadlines, not catching mistakes, not completing assignments in a satisfactory way.Eva Epker, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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But this would be a practical and necessary change — to allow a decent time period for transition while also preventing various abuses and inefficiencies.Guy Ciarrocchi, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Barron is a good skater with a decent shot and strong offensive instincts, but his game in his own end has suffered from moments of indecision and a lack of assertiveness in killing plays, leading to extended shifts in the defensive zone.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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But they’re still regarded as a fine place that develops MLB talent overall.Johnny Flores, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal.Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Acceptable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptable. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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