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
Examples of acceptance in a Sentence
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.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
4 July 2026
The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The group’s formation is an indication of how the investigation of UAPs and the possibility of contact with intelligent alien life has gained acceptance in mainstream culture—and the halls of power.
—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.
—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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acceptance
noun
ac·cep·tance
ik-ˈsep-tən(t)s
ak-
1
: the act of accepting
2
: the quality or state of being accepted or acceptable
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