acceptance

American  

[ak-sep-tuhns, ik-] / ækˈsɛp təns, ɪk- /

noun

1. the act of taking or receiving something offered.

2. favorable reception; approval; favor.

3. the act of assenting or believing.

   acceptance of a theory.

4. the fact or state of being accepted or acceptable.

5. acceptation.

6. Commerce.

   1. an engagement to pay an order, draft, or bill of exchange when it becomes due, as by the person on whom it is drawn.

   2. an order, draft, etc., that a person or bank has accepted as calling for payment and has thus promised to pay.

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acceptance British  

/ əkˈsɛptəns /

noun

1. the act of accepting or the state of being accepted or acceptable

2. favourable reception; approval

3. (often foll by of) belief (in) or assent (to)

4. commerce

   1. a formal agreement by a debtor to pay a draft, bill, etc

   2. the document so accepted Compare bank acceptance

5. (plural) a list of horses accepted as starters in a race

6. contract law words or conduct by which a person signifies his assent to the terms and conditions of an offer or agreement

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Other Word Forms

• nonacceptance noun
• preacceptance noun
• proacceptance adjective
• reacceptance noun
• self-acceptance noun
• unacceptance noun

Etymology

Origin of acceptance

First recorded in 1565–75; accept + -ance

Example Sentences

This approach makes it possible to evaluate psychological responses, user acceptance, and design considerations early in development.

From Science Daily

“I’m racing for an American people who stand for love, for acceptance, for compassion, honesty and respect for others,” cross country skier Jessie Diggins wrote.

From Salon

Merlin will continue using its existing RAP criteria, including acceptance of the Access Card "crowd" symbol as it currently operates.

From BBC

Brand acceptance of Chinese EV marques also strengthened, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still the journey to today's acceptance has been deeply traumatic.

From BBC

Related Words

• accession
• acknowledgment
• admission
• adoption
• affirmation
• agreement
• approval
• concession
• recognition