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accepted

adjective

generally approved or compelling recognition; "several accepted techniques for treating the condition"; "his recognized superiority in this kind of work"
Synonyms: recognised, recognized Similar: acknowledged
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute; "the accepted interpretation of the poem"; "an accepted theory"
Synonyms: undisputed Similar: uncontroversial, noncontroversial
generally accepted or used; "accepted methods of harmony and melody"; "three accepted types of pump"
Similar: standard
judged to be in conformity with approved usage; "acceptable English usage"
Synonyms: acceptable Similar: standard, received
widely or permanently accepted; "an accepted precedent"
Similar: established, constituted
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 Similar: conventional