Approved: meaning, definitions and examples

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approved

[ əˈpruːvd ]

^{Context #1}

formal

Having received approval or permission; sanctioned.

Synonyms

accepted, authorized, endorsed

Examples of usage

The project has finally been approved by the board of directors.
She is an approved candidate for the position.

^{Context #2}

formal

Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

Synonyms

authorize, endorse, ratify

Examples of usage

The committee approved the proposal unanimously.
The manager approved the budget for the upcoming project.

Translations

Translations of the word "approved" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprovado

🇮🇳 मंजूर

🇩🇪 genehmigt

🇮🇩 disetujui

🇺🇦 схвалено

🇵🇱 zatwierdzony

🇯🇵 承認された

🇫🇷 approuvé

🇪🇸 aprobado

🇹🇷 onaylandı

🇰🇷 승인된

🇸🇦 موافق عليه

🇨🇿 schválený

🇸🇰 schválený

🇨🇳 批准

🇸🇮 odobreno

🇮🇸 samþykkt

🇰🇿 қабылданған

🇬🇪 დამტკიცებული

🇦🇿 təsdiqlənmiş

🇲🇽 aprobado

Word origin

The word 'approved' originated from the Latin word 'approbare', which means 'to prove, approve'. Over time, the term evolved to signify official acceptance or permission. It has been commonly used in legal and formal contexts to indicate authorization or endorsement.