Approval: meaning, definitions and examples

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approval

 

[ əˈpruːvəl ]

Context #1 | Noun

for a document

The action of officially agreeing to something or accepting something as satisfactory.

Synonyms

acceptance, agreement, consent, endorsement.

Examples of usage

  • She nodded in approval.
  • The plan has been given formal approval by the council.
  • He gave his approval to the proposal.
Context #2 | Noun

for a person

A feeling of liking or acceptance.

Synonyms

admiration, appreciation, praise.

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him with approval.
  • I could see the approval in her eyes.
Context #3 | Noun

general

Official permission.

Synonyms

authorization, permission, sanction.

Examples of usage

  • The project has been granted approval to proceed.

Translations

Translations of the word "approval" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprovação

🇮🇳 स्वीकृति

🇩🇪 Genehmigung

🇮🇩 persetujuan

🇺🇦 схвалення

🇵🇱 zatwierdzenie

🇯🇵 承認 (しょうにん)

🇫🇷 approbation

🇪🇸 aprobación

🇹🇷 onay

🇰🇷 승인 (seung-in)

🇸🇦 موافقة

🇨🇿 schválení

🇸🇰 schválenie

🇨🇳 批准 (pīzhǔn)

🇸🇮 odobritev

🇮🇸 samþykki

🇰🇿 мақұлдау

🇬🇪 დამტკიცება

🇦🇿 təsdiq

🇲🇽 aprobación

Etymology

The word 'approval' originated in the 17th century, derived from the French word 'approbation'. It has evolved over time to signify official agreement, liking, acceptance, and permission in various contexts.

See also: approved, approver, approving, approvingly, disapproval, disapprove, disapproved, disapproving, disapprovingly, unapproved.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,659, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.