Admittance means: The act of admitting.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
admittance
The act of admitting.
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BlueskyMay 2026
Trump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women | Trump administration https://www.europesays.com/news/24834/ The US education department is investigating one of the country’s largest…
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BlueskyMay 2026
“The US education department is investigating one of the country’s largest women’s colleges over its admittance of transgender women in another escalation of the Trump administration’s attacks on trans people.” www.t…
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UK
#2·Apr 27, 2026UK
Actual entrance, reception.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026UK
Permission to enter, the power or right of entrance.
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“Trump administration investigates Smith College for admitting transgender women | Trump administration https://www.europesays.com/news/24834/ The US education department is investigating one of the country’s largest women’s colleges over its admittance of transgender…”
— Bluesky· May 2026““The US education department is investigating one of the country’s largest women’s colleges over its admittance of transgender women in another escalation of the Trump administration’s attacks on trans people.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...”
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
The act of admitting.
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Admittance means: The act of admitting.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
For ESL learners
admittance means: The act of admitting.. Register: neutral, standard English. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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