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acceptability

Acceptability (noun) means the quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.

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)
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Etymology

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

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What is the meaning of acceptability?

"acceptability" (noun) means the quality of being acceptable; acceptableness.

What are the different meanings of acceptability?

"acceptability" has 2 main meanings: 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).

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