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accepted

American  
[ak-sep-tid, ik-] / ækˈsɛp tɪd, ɪk- /

adjective

  1. generally approved; usually regarded as normal, right, etc..

    an accepted pronunciation of a word; an accepted theory.
accepted British  
/ əkˈsɛptɪd /

adjective

  1. commonly approved or recognized; customary; established

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Other Word Forms

  • acceptedly adverb
  • quasi-accepted adjective
  • unaccepted adjective
  • well-accepted adjective

Etymology

Origin of accepted

First recorded in 1485–95; accept + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Even when those AI flagged papers scored high on writing complexity, they were less likely to be accepted by journals.

From Science Daily

They have accepted terms that include not being allowed to buy any equity in the family company in future.

From BBC

I accepted the possibility of getting it wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Carl says it's just accepted as part of the job.

From BBC

BBG Sports, the company that owns Snicko, accepted culpability and there was more controversy around the technology involving England keeper Smith the following day.

From BBC

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