agreed or approved of by most people in a society

that somebody agrees is of a good enough standard or allowed

For this course a pass in English at grade B is acceptable.

Air pollution in the city had reached four times the acceptable levels.

We want a political solution that is acceptable to all parties.

It is possible to find a solution that is acceptable to both sides.

The food was acceptable, but no more.

Inspectors found that teaching standards were acceptable, but could be improved.

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