approval rating

American  

[uh-proov-uhl rayt-ing] / əˈpruv əl ˌreɪt ɪŋ /

noun

plural

approval ratings

1. a figure, expressed as a percentage, that indicates the proportion of respondents who express a favorable opinion of the performance of a particular person or organization, especially a political leader or a government administration.

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Other Word Forms

• disapproval rating noun

Example Sentences

A survey across 61 countries published by Gallup International in January found that Leo has easily the highest approval rating of any global leader.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

The most recent Quinnipiac Poll showed Hegseth’s approval rating at 37%.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

There’s some Maine press that says that’s hurting her approval rating.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

According to a poll conducted by El País newspaper, her approval rating soared to 83% in May after she persuaded Trump to postpone the implementation of heavy tariffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Praised throughout the country, particularly in the nation’s newspapers, his approval rating reached an all-time high.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler