acceptation

Noun
  1. Acceptance as true or valid (synset 114436129)
    is a type of: acceptance - the state of being acceptable and accepted
  2. The accepted meaning of a word (synset 106615154)
    is a type of: sense, signified - the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
    same as: word meaning, word sense
  3. The act of accepting with approval;
    Favorable reception (synset 100181262)
    "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance"
    is a type of: approval, approving, blessing - the formal act of approving
    subtypes: bosom, embrace - a close affectionate and protective acceptance
    same as: acceptance, adoption, espousal

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