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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.
: 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. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
Approval definition: the act of approving; approbation.. See examples of APPROVAL used in a sentence.
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.
n. 1. The act or an instance of approving. 2. An official approbation; a sanction. 3. Favorable regard; commendation. Idiom: on approval. For examination or trial by a customer without the obligation to buy: took the dress on approval. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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. Congress approved the proposed budget. 3. obsolete : prove, attest. intransitive verb.
[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.
APPROVAL definition: 1. an opinion that something or someone is good or right: 2. official permission: . Learn more.
noun. The act or an instance of approving. American Heritage. The act of approving. Webster's New World. An official approbation; a sanction. American Heritage. Favorable attitude or opinion. Webster's New World. Favorable regard; commendation. American Heritage. More Noun Definitions (5) Synonyms: favourable reception. favorable reception.
