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- Dictionaryapproval/əˈpruːvl/
noun
- 1. the action of approving something: "the road schemes have been given approval" Similar Opposite
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APPROVAL definition: 1. the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. If you buy something on…. Learn more.
noun. ap· prov· al ə-ˈprü-vəl. Synonyms of approval. : an act or instance of approving something : approbation. The change is subject to the committee's approval. Phrases. on approval. : subject to a prospective buyer's acceptance or refusal. stamps sent to collectors on approval. Synonyms. approbation. blessing. favor. imprimatur. OK. okay.
Definitions of approval. noun. the formal act of approving. “his decision merited the approval of any sensible person” synonyms: approving, blessing. see more. noun. acceptance as satisfactory. “he bought it on approval ” synonyms: favorable reception, favourable reception. see more. noun. a feeling of liking something or someone good.
4 meanings: 1. the act of approving 2. formal agreement; sanction 3. a favourable opinion; commendation 4. → See on approval.... Click for more definitions.
noun. the act of approving. formal agreement; sanction. a favourable opinion; commendation. on approval. (of articles for sale) for examination with an option to buy or return.
[uncountable, countable] agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or request. The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. parliamentary/congressional/government approval. Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans.
verb. ap· prove ə-ˈprüv. approved; approving. Synonyms of approve. transitive verb. 1. : to have or express a favorable opinion of. couldn't approve such conduct. 2. a. : to accept as satisfactory. hopes she will approve the date of the meeting. b. : to give formal or official sanction (see sanction entry 1 sense 4c) to : ratify.
APPROVE definition: 1. to have a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. to accept, allow, or officially agree to…. Learn more.
approval. (əˈpruːvəl) n. 1. the act of approving. 2. formal agreement; sanction. 3. a favourable opinion; commendation. 4. (Commerce) on approval (of articles for sale) for examination with an option to buy or return.
ap•prov•al /əˈpruvəl/ n. the act of approving or acceptance; approbation:[uncountable] Her nomination was met with full approval. permission; acceptance: [uncountable] The new drug has government approval. [countable] an approval for a mortgage.
