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| acceptable |
When something is acceptable, people think it is completely OK. They think it is fine and they approve of it. When something is not acceptable, people think it is completely wrong or bad. [2 definitions] |
| decent |
If something is decent, it's pretty good. You can't really complain about it. It might not be the best in the world, but it's quite acceptable. [1/3 definitions] |
| defect |
A defect is something that is wrong with something. A defect begins when something is first made or created. When something has a defect, it doesn't work the way it should or it is not acceptable in some way. People will often try to fix a defect. |
| done |
acceptable as behavior; proper; polite. [1/3 definitions] |
| fair1 |
average; acceptable. [1/7 definitions] |
| feedback |
the opinions, corrections, or comments that are made after being presented with something. Such comments have been asked for by someone who is interested in knowing whether the thing presented is acceptable, helpful, or successful. [1/2 definitions] |
| fine1 |
When something is fine, it is OK. It is acceptable or satisfactory. [1/6 definitions] |
| fit1 |
proper or acceptable; right. [1/6 definitions] |
| improper |
showing bad manners; not acceptable. [1/2 definitions] |
| suit |
to be acceptable to; satisfy. [1/5 definitions] |
| terrible |
very bad; not acceptable. [1/3 definitions] |
| valid |
acceptable by law. [1/2 definitions] |
| well1 |
in a good, proper, or acceptable way. [1/12 definitions] |
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