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单词 approval
释义

approval

noun

ap·​prov·​al ə-ˈprü-vəl How to pronounce approval (audio)
: an act or instance of approving something : approbation
The change is subject to the committee's approval.
Phrases
on approval
: subject to a prospective buyer's acceptance or refusal
stamps sent to collectors on approval

Synonyms

  • approbation
  • blessing
  • favor
  • imprimatur
  • OK
  • okay
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Example Sentences

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.
Recent Examples on the Web Ed Wallace, a lawyer for the company, said a complicated approval process stymied the program. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 In order to be eligible for the funding, the city had to approve the broadband ready ordinance and commit to cutting red tape surrounding the approval process for a broadband infrastructure project. Carrie Napoleon, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 There’s no approval process, which means all applicants will be automatically registered to adopt a cow for the current school year. al, 2 Sep. 2022 Red tape and the lengthy approval process should be addressed, and housing construction should be fast-tracked where needed. WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 The lag in the approval process is not a problem exclusive to Central Florida or even Orange County. Dustin Wyatt, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2022 The approval process was not easy with lawmakers questioning Arkansas' PBS viewership numbers and content. Neal Earley, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2022 Jenkins said the student newspaper will review its approval process moving forward and confirmed the refund. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 Unlike other DAOs, where entrance requires only buying the token, FWB functions like an internet version of Soho House, requiring both an application approval process and purchase of their currency. Hannah Summerhill, ELLE, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see approve

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

approval

noun

ap·​prov·​al ə-ˈprü-vəl How to pronounce approval (audio)
1
: the belief that something is good or acceptable
2
: permission to do something

approval

noun

as in approbation
an acceptance of something as satisfactory does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • approbation
  • assent
  • endorsement
  • blessing
  • nod
  • favor
  • vote
  • support
  • imprimatur
  • sanction
  • consent
  • ratification
  • backing
  • finalization
  • okay
  • clean bill of health
  • pat on the back
  • agreement
  • liking
  • homologation
  • formalization
  • satisfaction
  • concurrence
  • thumbs-up
  • OK
  • acceptation
  • accession
  • indorsement
  • benediction
  • rubber stamp
  • cachet
  • goodwill
  • countenance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disapproval
  • refusal
  • rejection
  • repudiation
  • disapprobation
  • condemnation
  • criticism
  • dissatisfaction
  • disfavor
  • depreciation
  • censure
  • denunciation
  • dislike
  • disparagement
  • opprobrium
  • reproach
  • reprobation
  • reprehension
  • deprecation
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