approval
pronunciation
How to pronounce approval in British English: UK [əˈpruːvl]
How to pronounce approval in American English: US [əˈpruːvl]
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- Noun:
- the formal act of giving approval
- a feeling of liking something or someone good
- acceptance as satisfactory
- a message expressing a favorable opinion
Word Origin
- approval (n.)
- 1680s, from approve + -al (2). According to OED, "Rare bef. 1800; now generally used instead of" approvance (1590s, from French aprovance).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Such approval may prove difficult to obtain .
- 2. For a few , membership will be a seal of approval .
- 3. The proposal also needs approval from the european parliament .
- 4. Any approval will be laden with conditions .
- 5. Why do you want their approval ?