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Meaning of accepted in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /əkˈsɛptəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    accepted

    Definitions

    1. generally approved or compelling recognition

    Examples

    • « several accepted techniques for treating the condition »
    • « his recognized superiority in this kind of work »

    Synonyms

    • acknowledged
  2. 2. generally agreed upon

    Examples

    • « not subject to dispute »
    • « the accepted interpretation of the poem »
    • « an accepted theory »

    Synonyms

    • uncontroversial
    • noncontroversial
  3. 3. generally accepted or used

    Examples

    • « accepted methods of harmony and melody »
    • « three accepted types of pump »

    Synonyms

    • standard
  4. 4. judged to be in conformity with approved usage

    Examples

    • « acceptable English usage »

    Synonyms

    • standard
    • received
  5. 5. widely or permanently accepted

    Examples

    • « an accepted precedent »

    Synonyms

    • established
    • constituted
  6. 6. widely accepted as true or worthy

    Examples

    • « the accepted wisdom about old age »
    • « a received moral idea »
    • « Received political wisdom says not »
    • « surveys show otherwise- Economist »

    Synonyms

    • conventional

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