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- Dictionaryap·prov·al/əˈpro͞ov(ə)l/
noun
- 1. the action of approving something: "the road plans have been given approval" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of APPROVAL is an act or instance of approving something : approbation. How to use approval in a sentence.
APPROVAL definition: 1. the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. If you buy something on…. Learn more.
noun. the act of approving. formal agreement; sanction. a favourable opinion; commendation. on approval. (of articles for sale) for examination with an option to buy or return.
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.
4 meanings: 1. the act of approving 2. formal agreement; sanction 3. a favourable opinion; commendation 4. → See on approval.... Click for more definitions.
APPROVE definition: 1. to have a positive opinion of someone or something: 2. to accept, allow, or officially agree to…. Learn more.
[uncountable, countable] agreement to, or permission for something, especially a plan or request. The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. parliamentary/congressional/government approval. Senior management have given their seal of approval (= formal approval) to the plans.
approval. noun. /əˈpruvl/ [uncountable] the feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of someone or something She desperately wanted to win her father's approval. Do the plans meet with your approval? Several people nodded in approval. opposite disapproval. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?
approval. ( əˈpruːvəl) n. 1. the act of approving. 2. formal agreement; sanction. 3. a favourable opinion; commendation. 4. (Commerce) on approval (of articles for sale) for examination with an option to buy or return.
Definition of approve verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
