English Online Dictionary. What means approval? What does approval mean?
English
Etymology
From approve + -al.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /əˈpɹuːvəl/
- (US) IPA(key): /əˈpɹuvəl/
Noun
approval (countable and uncountable, plural approvals)
- An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
- An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
- (especially philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.
Synonyms
- (expression granting permission or indicating agreement): approbation, sanction; See also Thesaurus:approval
- (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement): commendation; See also Thesaurus:praise
Coordinate terms
- authorization (in some legal contexts, authorization is different from approval)
Derived terms
Related terms
- approve (verb), approved (adj)