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Definition acceptable in British English
acceptable
adjective
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adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/əkˈseptəb(ə)l/
1
considered by most people to be reasonable or to be something that can be allowed
Example
The proposals must be acceptable to the shareholders.
Example
By the 1960s, it was becoming more acceptable for women to work in management.
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2
good enough for a particular purpose or situation
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Example
The service was attentive, the food acceptable but somewhat uninspiring.
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