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acceptably

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ækˈsɛptəbɫi// UK //ɐksˈɛptəbli// ac·cept·ably

adv. in a way that is good enough to be accepted or approved of. You use this when something meets the standards or rules that people expect.

adv. in a manner that is satisfactory or meets the required standards for approval. Often modifies adjectives related to quality, safety, or performance.


SIMPLE

The results of the test are acceptably high.

CONTEXTUAL

The safety inspection showed that the car was in acceptably good condition for the long drive.

COMPLEX

While the initial proposal was criticized for its lack of detail, the revised version was found to be acceptably comprehensive for the board's final approval.

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From Middle English acceptably, equivalent to acceptable + -ly.

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