acceptance

noun

ac·cep·tance ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s How to pronounce acceptance (audio)

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: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable

His theories have gained widespread acceptance.

: the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval

acceptance of responsibility

law : an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound

: the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms

: an accepted draft or bill of exchange

: acceptation sense 2

Example Sentences

her acceptance into the club The university has sent me a letter of acceptance. He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee.

Recent Examples on the Web After years of inhabiting the fringe of legitimate science, SETI had finally gained mainstream acceptance.

Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 Good thing politicians are so committed to electric vehicles or this product might really struggle to gain acceptance!

James Freeman, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, there’s a scramble to update the systems for deciding on evacuation zones and sending out notices—and an increasing acceptance that, especially in rural and semi-rural places, there is no guarantee that help will come.

Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 Son Nicholas Payne, noted the family's acceptance of her new identify, admitting the decision was unexpected and required a period of adjustment, though with full support.

Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 But the coin’s volatility has spooked users, and cryptocurrency has seen broader acceptance in countries with poor payment networks or strict currency controls, such as Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba, Acevedo said.

Michael Mcdonald, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Reynoso channels his personal experiences growing up in Mexico and Chicago as well as his journey of identity and acceptance into his music.

Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 While polls have shown a growing acceptance for athlete protests, the NFL has all but erased the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, and Kaepernick himself remains largely silent.

Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 McIlroy’s conciliatory tone is not always echoed by others, and it’s most likely representative of a grudging acceptance that LIV isn’t going away.

Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	acceptances
释义	acceptance noun ac·cep·tance ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s ak- 1 : the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable His theories have gained widespread acceptance. 2 : the act of accepting something or someone : the fact of being accepted : approval acceptance of responsibility 3 law : an agreeing either expressly or by conduct to the act or offer of another so that a contract is concluded and the parties become legally bound 4 a : the act of accepting a time draft or bill of exchange for payment when due according to the specified terms b : an accepted draft or bill of exchange 5 : acceptation sense 2 Example Sentences her acceptance into the club The university has sent me a letter of acceptance. He delivered an acceptance speech after he was chosen as the party's presidential nominee. Recent Examples on the Web After years of inhabiting the fringe of legitimate science, SETI had finally gained mainstream acceptance. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 Good thing politicians are so committed to electric vehicles or this product might really struggle to gain acceptance! James Freeman, WSJ, 6 Sep. 2022 Meanwhile, there’s a scramble to update the systems for deciding on evacuation zones and sending out notices—and an increasing acceptance that, especially in rural and semi-rural places, there is no guarantee that help will come. Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2022 Son Nicholas Payne, noted the family's acceptance of her new identify, admitting the decision was unexpected and required a period of adjustment, though with full support. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 But the coin’s volatility has spooked users, and cryptocurrency has seen broader acceptance in countries with poor payment networks or strict currency controls, such as Argentina, Venezuela and Cuba, Acevedo said. Michael Mcdonald, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2022 Reynoso channels his personal experiences growing up in Mexico and Chicago as well as his journey of identity and acceptance into his music. Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2022 While polls have shown a growing acceptance for athlete protests, the NFL has all but erased the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, and Kaepernick himself remains largely silent. Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 McIlroy’s conciliatory tone is not always echoed by others, and it’s most likely representative of a grudging acceptance that LIV isn’t going away. Tara Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Anglo-French, "agreement to abide by the act on another," from accepter "to accept" + -ance -ance First Known Use circa 1530, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing acceptance find acceptance trade acceptance self-acceptance acceptance speech banker's acceptance find acceptance trade acceptance self-acceptance acceptance speech banker's acceptance Kids Definition acceptance noun ac·cep·tance ik-ˈsep-təns ak- 1 : the act of accepting 2 : the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable acceptances noun plural of acceptance as in agreements permission given to do something They had a fancy dinner to celebrate his acceptance to Columbia University. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance agreements approvals accreditations confirmations certifications passes affirmations ratifications assents acquiescences grants signatures approbations seals licenses okays stamps tolerances permits imprimaturs patents allowances sanctions clearances liberties concessions OKs consents leaves authorizations permissions warrants concurrences green lights tolerations licences sufferances accords Antonyms & Near Antonyms rejections refusals denials revocations injunctions vetoes exclusions discouragements repressions suppressions prohibitions embargoes bans proscriptions deterrences interdictions See More
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acceptance

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