Definition of acceptance

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  • acceptance is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • acceptance is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • acceptance is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of acceptance

  • the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true (noun)

    Examples

    1. acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years

    Synonyms

    1. credence
  • a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. sufferance
    2. toleration
  • banking: a time draft drawn on and accepted by a bank (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. banker's acceptance
  • the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception (noun)

    Examples

    1. the proposal found wide acceptance

    Synonyms

    1. acceptation
    2. adoption
    3. espousal
  • (contract law) words signifying consent to the terms of an offer (thereby creating a contract) (noun)
  • the act of taking something that is offered (noun)

    Examples

    1. her acceptance of the gift encouraged him
    2. he anticipated their acceptance of his offer
  • the state of being acceptable and accepted (noun)

    Examples

    1. torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club

See definition of acceptance in Merriam Webster