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How to pronounce acceptable
Say it like this: /ækˈsɛptəbəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does acceptable mean?
adjCapable, worthy, or sure of being accepted or received with pleasure; welcome; gratifying; pleasing to a receiver.
“We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff.”
Barely worthy, less than excellent; passable.
“The designs were acceptable, but they were nothing special either.”
nounSomeone or something that is acceptable.
“Close to 3 percent of the acceptables are free of DMF teeth while none of the rejectables have fewer than 7 DMF teeth.”
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