approval

[əˈpruːvəl]

approval Definition

  • 1the act of officially agreeing to or accepting something
  • 2a positive opinion of someone or something

Using approval: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approval" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The project was given approval by the board of directors.

  • Example

    I need your approval before I can proceed with the plan.

  • Example

    Her parents did not give their approval for her to go on the trip.

  • Example

    The new policy received widespread approval from employees.

approval Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with approval

  • to try to get someone's permission or agreement

    Example

    He always seeks his boss's approval before making any major decisions.

  • to agree to or accept something officially

    Example

    The committee gave their approval to the proposed changes.

  • in a way that shows agreement or acceptance

    Example

    The teacher looked at the student's work with approval and praised their effort.

Origins of approval

from Old French 'aprover', meaning 'approve'

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Summary: approval in Brief

'Approval' [əˈpruːvəl] refers to the act of officially agreeing to or accepting something, or a positive opinion of someone or something. It is often required in official or professional contexts, as in 'The project was given approval by the board of directors.' 'Approval' can be sought or given, as in 'He always seeks his boss's approval before making any major decisions.' 'Approval' has synonyms like 'acceptance' and 'endorsement,' and antonyms like 'disapproval' and 'rejection.'

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