approval
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noun \ə-ˈprü-vəl\Definition of APPROVAL
: an act or instance of approving : approbation
— on approval
: subject to a prospective buyer's acceptance or refusal <stamps sent to collectors on approval>
See Examples of APPROVAL
- children who never gained their parents' approval
- Do I have your approval to make the changes?
- The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.
- The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.
- We were required to get approvals at each stage of the project.
First Known Use of APPROVAL
1613
Related to APPROVAL
- Synonyms
- approbation, blessing, favor, imprimatur, OK (or okay), clean bill of health, pat on the back
- Antonyms
- disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor
Rhymes with APPROVAL
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