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   ap·prov·al

   /əˈpro͞ov(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. the action of approving something: "the road plans have been given approval" Similar acceptanceagreementconsentassentacquiescencecomplianceconcurrenceblessingimprimaturseal/stamp of approvalrubber stampsanctionendorsementratificationauthorizationmandatelicensevalidationconfirmationsupportbackingpermissionleaveinformal: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 approbationappreciationfavorlikingencouragementsupportacceptanceadmirationregardesteemrespectcommendationapplauseacclaimacclamationpraiseOpposite disapproval

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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 /.

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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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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the verb approve, which means to have or express a favorable opinion of something or someone. See examples, word history, and related phrases of approve.

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