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- DictionaryAp·prov·al/əˈpro͞ov(ə)l/
noun
- 1. the action of approving something: "the road plans have been given approval"
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.
1. The act or an instance of approving. 2. An official approbation; a sanction. 3. Favorable regard; commendation. Idiom: on approval. For examination or trial by a customer without the obligation to buy: took the dress on approval. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
[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.
5 days ago · Approval is a formal or official statement that something is acceptable . The testing and approval of new drugs will be speeded up. 3. uncountable noun [usually with poss] If someone or something has your approval, you like and admire them. His son had an obsessive drive to gain his father's approval. The president's approval rating had risen.
to accept, allow, or officially agree to something: We had to wait months for the council to approve our plans to extend the house. The court approved the sale of the property. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
to speak or think favorably of; pronounce or consider agreeable or good; judge favorably: to approve the policies of the administration. Synonyms: esteem, appreciate. to consent or agree to: Father approved our plan to visit Chicago. Synonyms: permit, allow. Antonyms: veto, prohibit, outlaw, interdict, disallow, deny.
verb. /əˈpruːv/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable. I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve. approve of somebody/something Do you approve of my idea? She didn't quite approve of the way he was running things.
