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Definition of approval - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
acceptanceexpression of favorable acceptance and encouragement
- Her idea met with approval from her peers.
- The project received approval from the board.
- She sought approval from her mentor before proceeding.
Expressions with approval
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universal acceptance without conditions
The new policy got blanket approval from all departments.
subject to acceptance or rejection after examination
The artwork was sent on approval to the gallery.
endorsement or confirmation of quality or standards
The product received the official seal of approval from the agency..
official endorsement showing something meets a certain standard
The project received the stamp of approval from the board.
low continuous sound showing approval or excitement
The crowd's buzz of approval filled the stadium.
decision that allows a person or business to receive borrowed money or goods
The bank sent an email confirming her credit approval.
say yes or agree to something officially or personally
The manager will give his approval for the new project.
loud sound showing strong agreement or praise
The speaker received a roar of approval from the audience.
try to get someone to agree or say yes
He always seeks his parents' approval before making decisions.
get someone to agree with or support something
She worked hard to win approval for her project.
formal series of steps used to officially accept or authorize something
The new policy must go through the approval procedure first.
power to officially accept or reject plans actions or documents
The manager has approval authority over all new marketing campaigns.
official document showing something meets standards
The building received a certificate of approval from the city.
receive a positive response or acceptance from others
Her proposal did not meet with approval from the team.
be accepted or agreed to by someone
Her plan did not meet with his approval.
written permission given before an action or decision is carried out
The employee needed prior written approval before working for another company.
private endorsement not publicly disclosed
She gave her secret approval to the project.
test used to decide if something receives required official permission
The prototype must pass an approval test before entering full production.
special recognition or praise
She received exceptional approval for her innovative project.
show official or personal approval for something
The manager gave his stamp of approval to the new plan.
formally say something is good or acceptable
The manager gave his seal of approval to the project.
formally show support or permission for someone
The committee gave her the seal of approval.
feeling satisfied with yourself or your actions
Self-approval is important for building confidence.
unspoken consent understood from silence or lack of objection
Their tacit approval encouraged the team to continue the risky plan.
Origin of approval
Latin, approbare (to approve)
Terms with approval included in their meaning
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praise
expresses approval for someone's achievement or effort
communication
shout loudly to show approval or encouragement
celebration
words of approval for an achievement or good deed
general approval
liked by many people or widely accepted
expression
show approval or favor by raising mouth corners
communication
expression of approval for someone's work
appreciation
look at with pleasure and approval
highly regarded
regarded with respect or approval
approval
clapping to show approval or enjoyment
official approval
recognized as meeting required standards, often through a formal document
conflict
lack of consensus or approval between parties
supportive
supporting by providing motivation or approval
reaction
feeling strong approval or admiration after an experience
social media
individual vote showing approval on the Internet
consent
approval or agreement
happy satisfied
feeling happy or satisfied, sometimes showing approval of someone's actions
approval
words expressing approval or admiration
communication
express warm approval or admiration of
enthusiastic approval
excellent, far above normal
personal approval
acceptable or fine for the person speaking
communication
request approval to do something
emotion
expressing approval or admiration
emotion
express joy or approval to someone
permission approval
say yes or allow something to happen
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- French:approbation, ...
- German:Zustimmung, ...
- Italian:approvazione, ...
- Spanish:aprobación, ...
- Portuguese:aprovação, ...
- Chinese:认可, ...
- Japanese:承認, ...
- Arabic:موافقة, ...
- Hebrew:אִישׁוּר, ...
- Russian:одобрение, ...
- Ukrainian:схвалення, ...
- Hindi:अनुमोदन, ...
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