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approval

app·ro·val

UK/əˈpɹuːvəl/ US/əˈpɹuvəl/ fairly common

noun

1.

the formal act of giving approval

  • “he gave the project his blessing”
  • “his decision merited the approval of any sensible person”
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2.

a feeling of liking something or someone good

  • “although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval”
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3.

acceptance as satisfactory

  • “he bought it on approval”
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4.

a message expressing a favorable opinion

  • “words of approval seldom passed his lips”
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Origin

From approve + -al.

Phrases

  • approval voting
  • pre-approval letter
  • sale on approval
  • seal of approval
  • stamp of approval
  • type approval

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