Definition of 'accepted'

See also: accept 

Adjective

1. generally approved or compelling recognition; "several accepted techniques for treating the condition"; "his recognized superiority in this kind of work"
      Synonyms: recognized recognised
2. generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute; "the accepted interpretation of the poem"; "an accepted theory"; "the undisputed fact"
      Synonyms: undisputed unchallenged unquestioned
3. generally accepted or used; "accepted methods of harmony and melody"; "three accepted types of pump"
4. judged to be in conformity with approved usage; "acceptable English usage"
      Synonyms: acceptable
5. widely or permanently accepted; "an accepted precedent"
6. widely accepted as true or worthy; "the accepted wisdom about old age"; "a received moral idea"; "Received political wisdom says not; surveys show otherwise"- Economist
      Synonyms: received

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