acceptability

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.
  2. Operation plan review criterion. The determination as to whether the contemplated course of action is worth the cost in manpower, materiel, and time involved; is consistent with the law of war; and is militarily and politically supportable. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms)

Pronunciation

/ˌækˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ət.i/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-acceptability.wav

Word forms

acceptability acceptabilities

Etymology

From Latin acceptābilitās. By surface analysis, accept + -ability.

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