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Meaning of accepted in English
Pronunciation
/əkˈsɛptəd/
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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.
generally agreed upon
Examples
« not subject to dispute »
« the accepted interpretation of the poem »
« an accepted theory »
Synonyms
uncontroversial
noncontroversial
3.
generally accepted or used
Examples
« accepted methods of harmony and melody »
« three accepted types of pump »
Synonyms
standard
4.
judged to be in conformity with approved usage
Examples
« acceptable English usage »
Synonyms
standard
received
5.
widely or permanently accepted
Examples
« an accepted precedent »
Synonyms
established
constituted
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