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acceptable
adjective
Worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
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æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl
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adjective
Worthy of acceptance or satisfactory
“Acceptable levels of radiation”
adjective
Adequate for the purpose
“The water was acceptable for drinking”
adjective
Meeting requirements
“The step makes a satisfactory seat”
adjective
Judged to be in conformity with approved usage
“Acceptable English usage”
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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
Acceptable English usage
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