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admittance

noun
ad·​mit·​tance | \ əd-ˈmi-tᔊn(t)s How to pronounce admittance (audio) , ad-\

Definition of admittance

1a : the act or process of admitting
b : permission to enter
2 : the reciprocal of the impedance of a circuit

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Examples of admittance in a Sentence

He tried to enter the restaurant but was refused admittance. They opposed the admittance of women into the club. The sign said “No Admittance.”
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Recent Examples on the Web

Clark’s group earned its admittance to the finals by winning the state championship in April. Glendale News-Press, "Clark Magnet, Crescenta Valley High students show off skills at national championship," 16 July 2019 All prospective students — whom RCM often identifies by working with the Department on Disability Services — must fill out an application and write an essay to gain admittance. Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, "This novel D.C. academy trains people with disabilities to provide paid support for others living with disabilities.," 21 Aug. 2019 Stadium offers a complimentary bag check for items not meeting the requirements for admittance. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, "Concert security: What to expect at major Bay Area venues," 19 July 2019 Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, shared the news Sunday by linking to a Hawaii news article, which shared the details of Beth Chapman’s hospital admittance. Nate Nickolai, chicagotribune.com, "Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife Beth Chapman in medically induced coma," 23 June 2019 Parting Shot In honor of Colorado Day, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free admittance to all 41 state parks this coming Monday, Aug. 5. Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post, "A guy threw 96 mph in Coors Field’s speed pitch challenge. Now he has a contract with the A’s and not the Rockies.," 2 Aug. 2019 There is no admittance to the store for the public and orders have to total at least $30. Daniel I. Dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Walmart Opens National Prototype Pickup-Only Grocery Store in Lincolnwood," 22 July 2019 Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m. No admittance to concert venue before 4 p.m. (760) 602-2090. San Diego Union-Tribune, "Free outdoor concerts kick-off summer season throughout San Diego County," 20 June 2019 The tour will depart from Reykjavík at 9 a.m. and admittance is free. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "Climate Change Has Claimed Its First Icelandic Glacier," 22 July 2019

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First Known Use of admittance

1536, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for admittance

admit entry 1 + -ance

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admittance

noun

English Language Learners Definition of admittance

formal : permission to enter a place or to become a member of a club, group, etc. : permission to be admitted

admittance

noun
ad·​mit·​tance | \ əd-ˈmi-tᔊns How to pronounce admittance (audio) \

Kids Definition of admittance

: permission to enter

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