# acceptability

/əkˌsɛptəˈbɪɫəti/ (US) · /ɐksˌɛptəbˈɪlɪti/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/acceptability
Updated: 2026-06-04

## Definition

the quality of being good enough or right for a specific purpose. It describes whether something is considered acceptable by a group of people or a set of rules.

For teachers: the quality of being satisfactory or suitable for a particular purpose or standard. Often used in technical or formal contexts to evaluate whether a result meets required criteria.

## Examples

- The team is checking the acceptability of the new design.
- The committee met to discuss the acceptability of the proposed changes to the safety regulations.
- While the initial data showed promise, the researchers had to verify the statistical acceptability of their findings before publishing the final report.

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