Reapproved: meaning, definitions and examples

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reapproved

 

[ ˌriːəˈpruːvd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

official approval

Reapproved refers to the act of granting approval again after a prior approval was either withdrawn, expired, or needs renewal. It implies that something has been evaluated once more and deemed satisfactory for acceptance.

Synonyms

reassess, renew, revalidate

Examples of usage

  • The project was reapproved after additional funding was secured.
  • The safety protocols were reapproved following a thorough review.
  • The proposal was reapproved by the committee with minor revisions.

Etymology

The term 'reapproved' is formed by adding the prefix 're-' to the base word 'approve.' The prefix 're-' originates from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back,' indicating repetition. The word 'approve' itself comes from Middle French 'aprover' and the Latin 'approbāre,' which combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'probāre' meaning 'test' or 'prove.' Thus, 'reapproved' carries the essence of having been tested or validated once more. The usage of 'reapproved' in formal contexts typically pertains to policies, regulations, or projects that require periodic evaluations to ensure continued compliance, relevance, and effectiveness.