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acceptable

Pronunciation: [əkˈsɛptəbl]

Word

Context: “approval”

(adjective) something that is good enough or okay to be used or allowed. If you say something is acceptable, it means it meets a certain standard or is not bad.

Example

The teacher said my homework was acceptable, so I felt happy with my work.

Example

His loud behavior in class was not acceptable, and he needed to be quieter.

Example

Is it acceptable to eat snacks during the movie?

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