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acceptance

noun/əkˈseptəns/ (uhk-SEP-tuhns)Level B2
acceptance meaning picture: A happy Indian student holding an acceptance letter while parents cheer at home
Picture meaning of “acceptance” — Agreeing to take something offered, or agreeing that something is true or right.

Agreeing to take something offered, or agreeing that something is true or right.

Acceptance can mean saying yes to an offer, or being welcomed by others. It can also mean calmly accepting a hard situation.

acceptance meaning in Hindi

स्वीकृति; दी गई चीज़ को लेना, या किसी बात को सही या सच मानना।

स्वीकृति का अर्थ किसी प्रस्ताव को 'हाँ' कहना या दूसरों द्वारा अपनाया जाना हो सकता है। इसका अर्थ कठिन हालात को शांति से मान लेना भी है।

Examples

  1. She sent a letter of acceptance to the university the same day.उसने उसी दिन विश्वविद्यालय को स्वीकृति (acceptance) पत्र भेज दिया।
  2. Online classes have gained wide acceptance among students in small towns.छोटे शहरों के छात्रों में ऑनलाइन कक्षाओं को व्यापक स्वीकृति मिली है।

Synonyms & antonyms

approvalagreementrecognitionwelcomerejectionrefusal

Memory trick

Acceptance: you ACCEPT the offer with a smile and a big 'Yes!'

💡 Did you know?

The word acceptance comes from the Latin word 'acceptare', which means to take or receive something willingly. It is a key step in building positive relationships.

Word origin

First attested in 1528–1530. Probably partly from Middle French acceptance (from Old French accepter ('accept')) and partly from accept + ance

Other meanings

noun Formal confirmation that a deliverable meets agreed criteria.

acceptance meaning in other languages

Hindi · हिन्दीस्वीकृति; दी गई चीज़ को लेना, या किसी बात को सही या सच मानना।
Arabic · العربيةقبول؛ الموافقة على أخذ شيء معروض، أو الاعتراف بأن شيئًا صحيح أو مقبول.
French · FrançaisAcceptation ; fait d'accepter une offre, ou d'admettre qu'une chose est vraie ou juste.
Indonesian · Bahasa IndonesiaPenerimaan; setuju mengambil sesuatu yang ditawarkan, atau mengakui sesuatu benar atau layak.
Chinese · 中文接受;认可;同意接受所给的东西,或承认某事正确、合理。

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