approval
Americannoun
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the act of approving; approbation.
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formal permission or sanction.
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Philately. one of a group of selected stamps sent by a dealer to a prospective customer for examination and either purchase or return.
idioms
noun
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the act of approving
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formal agreement; sanction
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a favourable opinion; commendation
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(of articles for sale) for examination with an option to buy or return
Other Word Forms
- nonapproval noun
- preapproval noun
- proapproval adjective
- reapproval noun
- self-approval noun
Etymology
Origin of approval
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She expressed approval of the conditions - warm even in the sub-zero temperatures that Denmark was experiencing, but basic bordering on austere.
From BBC
Unlike formal declarations of war that historically required approval from Congress under Article I of the U.S.
From Salon
Emeritus status is selective and requires approval at most universities.
From Salon
Paramount assured Warner board members that it had a clear path to win regulatory approval so the deal would quickly be finalized.
From Los Angeles Times
It's far from a done deal - Paramount still needs approval from regulators.
From BBC
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