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Definition approval in British English

approval noun

[uncountable] noun
/əˈpruːv(ə)l/
1

a positive feeling that you have towards 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 Prime Minister's approval rating had risen to over 60 per cent.

Synonyms and related words
approval backing assent
Example

We sent the design to the planning department for approval.

Example

The government has not yet given the scheme its approval.

Example

The board has finally given its approval to the loan.

Example

Any recommendations are subject to the approval of shareholders.

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