approval

CEFRB1

/əˈpɹuːvəl/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Agreement that something is acceptable or good.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

Examples

  • She desperately wanted to win her father's approval.

  • With your approval, I would like to offer him the job.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /əˈpɹuvəl/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

  2. An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

More examples

In context

  • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.

  • Words of approval never seem to come from him.

  • She grinned her approval.

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Antonyms

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Origin

noun

From approve + -al.