ac|cept|ance

ac|cept|ance
ac|cept|ance «ak SEHP tuhns», noun.
1. the act of taking what is offered or given to one: »

The teacher's acceptance of the flowers they brought delighted the children.

2. favorable reception; approval: »

The violinist played with marked acceptance.

3. the act of taking as true and satisfactory; belief: »

The acceptance of the atomic theory by physicists has led to many scientific discoveries.

4. Commerce. a) a promise or signed agreement to pay a draft or bill of exchange when it is due. b) the draft or bill of exchange itself. c) the sum specified by it: »

an acceptance of $10,000.

5. the state or condition of being accepted: »

She was thrilled by her acceptance into the club.


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