English dictionary
acceptable
adjectivePronunciation
æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
adjective
- adequate for the purpose
adjective
- meeting requirements
adjective
- judged to be in conformity with approved usage
Example sentences
acceptable levels of radiation
performances varied from acceptable to excellent
the water was acceptable for drinking
the step makes a satisfactory seat
I would kill for a decent cup of coffee
a decent wage
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