Charles Babbage

The difference between a tool and a machine is not capable of very precise distinction; nor is it necessary, in a popular explanation of those terms, to limit very strictly their acceptation.

English Mathematician

Matthew Henry

It is good news, worthy of all acceptation; and yet not too good to be true.

English Clergyman

Used to express satisfaction or relief upon being accepted or receiving acceptance.

Emotional Relief

More commonly used in less formal contexts compared to 'acceptance'.

Less Formal

Can imply acceptance with reservations or conditions.

Conditional Acceptance

Used in academic or legal contexts to refer to a precise, agreed-upon meaning.

Specific Context

Emphasizes the importance of a clear and precise meaning in specific situations.

Avoid Ambiguity

Denotes the literal or most commonly understood meaning, sans figurative or connotative interpretations.

Acceptation