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

The film notched a 77% approval rating on aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approval rating has plunged along with economic growth expectations.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

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

President Johnson’s approval rating shot up fourteen percentage points.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin