Approval

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əˈpɹuːvÉ™l/
• US IPA: /əˈpɹuvÉ™l/

Origin

approve + -al

Full definition of approval

Noun

1. An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
2. An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.Words of approval never seem to come from him.
3. (especially philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.

Synonyms

• (expression granting permission or indicating agreement) approbation, sanction
• (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement) commendation

Related terms

• approve