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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And Wrobleski nodded, as if in acceptance, before turning to watch the ball fly over the wall in center field for a solo homer.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The game’s professionalization The London rules of 1863 did not replace existing football rules, and these rules did not find acceptance everywhere.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
As for their future plans, at the time they were interviewed some had yet to be finalized due to college acceptance letters still being received.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The game’s professionalization The London rules of 1863 did not replace existing football rules, and these rules did not find acceptance everywhere.
—Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
As for their future plans, at the time they were interviewed some had yet to be finalized due to college acceptance letters still being received.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And Specific Your LinkedIn headline affects search visibility, profile clicks, connection acceptance, and memorability.
—William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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 31 May. 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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