acceptation

noun

Meaning

The generally understood meaning or interpretation of a word or phrase.

Examples

In the common acceptation of the term, a 'hero' is someone who performs brave deeds.
Legal experts debated the narrow acceptation of the clause within the contract.

Synonyms: meaning, sense, interpretation, connotation, acceptation

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acceptation

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæk.sepˈteɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The generally understood meaning or interpretation of a word or phrase.

Examples

In the common acceptation of the term, a 'hero' is someone who performs brave deeds.
Legal experts debated the narrow acceptation of the clause within the contract.

Synonyms of acceptation

Words with a similar meaning to acceptation:

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sense
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connotation
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