as in adequacy
the quality or state of meeting one's needs adequately
the acceptability of a broken key or two on a secondhand piano might depend on which keys are broken
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Recent Examples of acceptability
The ethical acceptability of working with animal remains does not depend solely on whether the animal is already dead.
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Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
Comment sections, therefore, are also important fields in which the acceptability of certain types of speech is tested and negotiated.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Who is providing the guardrails to mark the boundaries of acceptability?
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, the voters decide on acceptability.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The second difference is acceptability.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Local private players are learning that being US-aligned is becoming its own form of credibility, an argument for political acceptability and, potentially, financing access.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Homosexuality in China exists in a limbo between social acceptability and taboo.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2025
This behavior often sat on the margins of social acceptability; commentators described the bathers as lewd and unruly, flaunting their bodies and heckling passersby.
—Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
Comment sections, therefore, are also important fields in which the acceptability of certain types of speech is tested and negotiated.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
Who is providing the guardrails to mark the boundaries of acceptability?
—Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, the voters decide on acceptability.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The second difference is acceptability.
—Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Local private players are learning that being US-aligned is becoming its own form of credibility, an argument for political acceptability and, potentially, financing access.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Homosexuality in China exists in a limbo between social acceptability and taboo.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Nov. 2025
This behavior often sat on the margins of social acceptability; commentators described the bathers as lewd and unruly, flaunting their bodies and heckling passersby.
—Jacob Beckert, The Atlantic, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for acceptability
Noun
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And in markets where network adequacy is a competitive or contractual requirement, directory inaccuracies can trigger consequences that ripple through employer contracts and member retention.—
Tammy Hawes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In practice, the CRTC routinely consults stakeholders on policy matters although the adequacy and meaningfulness of efforts to consult the general public is often contested by scholars and civil society practitioners.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wilfred is a Palace fan, for goodness’ sake.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Through her radical honesty and spiritual clairvoyance, Cassidy invites readers to tune to the frequency of their own inner knowing to tap into the cosmic goodness already within them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Some have raised concerns about the cleanup’s sufficiency.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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To issue an Amber Alert, law enforcement must determine that specific statutory conditions are met, including the age of the child, law enforcement’s belief in imminent danger of serious injury or death, and the sufficiency of existing information to assist in recovery.—
Itay Ravid,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Keith leads us toward this richer amplitude.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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But there’s an uncertainty of around 20% on each of those figures (and, correspondingly, for the redshift as well), as a lower-mass merger that was closer or a higher-mass merger that was more distant would produce a signal with roughly the same amplitude.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The superintendent should consult with generative AI experts to learn the difference between AI and generative AI, to determine the appropriateness of generative AI in schools, to establish safety protocols to avoid data breaches and deny student access to erroneous and/or offensive information.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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But the city says the Historic Preservation Board should still weigh in on the project’s overall design and decide whether to grant the hotel a certificate of appropriateness, based on compatibility with the surrounding area and other criteria.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Attached is an expansive fitness center and an outdoor fitness area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Rashford had not started many games recently for Barcelona, even with first-choice wide-attackers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal both injured, amid doubts over his all-round game and suitability for the club long-term.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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With the decision months away, the Navy’s choice will hinge on which design best balances stealth, range, payload, and carrier suitability for high-end conflict scenarios.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Acceptability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acceptability. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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