Acceptees

/ˌæksepˈtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of acceptee; multiple people who have been accepted to something such as a school or organization.

Etymology

From 'acceptee' plus plural '-s'. The suffix '-ee' is Old French in origin, borrowed into English to create agent nouns for recipients of actions.

Kelly Says

Every spring, universities publish data on 'acceptees' and 'enrolled acceptees'—a reminder that being accepted doesn't mean you'll actually attend (a silent rejection through non-enrollment).

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