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Definition approval in American English

approval noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈpruv(ə)l/
1

a positive feeling that you have toward someone or something that you think is good or suitable

Example

Children are constantly looking for signs of approval from their parents.

Example

Her ideas on the family are often quoted with approval by Mr. Bush.

Example

Most of his girlfriends failed to meet with his father's approval.

Example

A murmur of approval ran through the crowd.

Example

By July, the President's approval rating had risen to over 60 percent.

Synonyms and related words
approval backing assent
Example

The mayor has not yet given the plan her approval.

Example

We sent the design to the planning department for approval.

Example

Any recommendations are subject to the approval of stockholders.

Example

The board has finally given its approval to the loan.

Synonyms and related words
permission consent approval
Definition approval in American English