approval

American  

[uh-proo-vuhl] / əˈpru vəl /

noun

1. the act of approving; approbation.

2. formal permission or sanction.

3. Philately. one of a group of selected stamps sent by a dealer to a prospective customer for examination and either purchase or return.

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idioms

1. on approval, without obligation to buy unless satisfactory to the customer upon trial or examination and, otherwise, returnable.

   We ship merchandise on approval.

approval British  

/ əˈpruːvəl /

noun

1. the act of approving

2. formal agreement; sanction

3. a favourable opinion; commendation

4. (of articles for sale) for examination with an option to buy or return

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approval More Idioms  

1. see on approval; seal of approval.

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Other Word Forms

• nonapproval noun
• preapproval noun
• proapproval adjective
• reapproval noun
• self-approval noun

Etymology

Origin of approval

First recorded in 1680–90; approve + -al ²

Example Sentences

“We continue to expect approval of mRNA-1010, and potentially a path forward for mRNA-1083,” in locations outside of the United States, he told investors.

From MarketWatch

The Ukrainian leader has seen his approval ratings gradually dip from unprecedented levels at the beginning of the invasion nearly four years ago.

From Barron's

The pact still requires approval from lawmakers in the European Parliament, which has referred it to the EU’s top court.

From Barron's

Streamlining conversion approvals for projects that meet city guidelines will remove one of the biggest hurdles for developers who have historically had to guess how long it would take to start construction, Lee said.

From Los Angeles Times

It also said it expects Paramount to receive swift antitrust approval.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• blessing
• confirmation
• consent
• endorsement
• go ahead
• green light
• license
• mandate
• permission
• ratification
• recommendation
• sanction
• support