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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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But with acceptance letters going out this spring and decisions due in coming weeks, fall enrollment at area community colleges could indicate that some have opted for a less expensive plan, said Gabe Ross, a spokesperson for the Los Rios Community College District.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
There are two sides to every break-up story, and even though Coop refuses to see Mel’s perspective, the show tips it for her in a way that doubles our frustration over Coop’s sluggish acceptance of any responsibility whatsoever.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
But an acceptance of his current situation doesn’t mean a minimization of his ultimate career ambition.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
But with acceptance letters going out this spring and decisions due in coming weeks, fall enrollment at area community colleges could indicate that some have opted for a less expensive plan, said Gabe Ross, a spokesperson for the Los Rios Community College District.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2025
There are two sides to every break-up story, and even though Coop refuses to see Mel’s perspective, the show tips it for her in a way that doubles our frustration over Coop’s sluggish acceptance of any responsibility whatsoever.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
But an acceptance of his current situation doesn’t mean a minimization of his ultimate career ambition.
—Anthony Slater, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for acceptance
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“Acceptance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acceptance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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