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   approval

   /əˈpruːvl/

   noun

   • 1. the action of approving something: "the road schemes have been given approval" Similar acceptanceagreementconsentassentacquiescencecomplianceconcurrenceblessingimprimaturseal/stamp of approvalrubber stampsanctionendorsementratificationauthorizationmandatelicencevalidationconfirmationsupportbackingpermissionleaveinformal:the go-aheadthe green lightthe OKthe thumbs upthe nodsay-soOpposite refusal
   • ▪ the belief that someone or something is good or acceptable: "step-parents need to win a child's approval" Similar approbationappreciationfavourlikingencouragementsupportacceptanceadmirationregardesteemrespectcommendationapplauseacclaimacclamationpraiseOpposite disapproval

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPROVAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   The meaning of APPROVAL is an act or instance of approving something : approbation. How to use approval in a sentence.

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   noun. the act of approving; approbation. formal permission or sanction. Philately. one of a group of selected stamps sent by a dealer to a prospective customer for examination and either purchase or return. approval. / əˈpruːvəl /.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPPROVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APPROVE definition: 1. to have a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. to accept, allow, or officially agree to…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   The meaning of APPROVE is to have or express a favorable opinion of. How to use approve in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Approve.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishapproval noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [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.