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

Meanwhile, it’s not clear if the housing-purchase ban would need congressional approval or how it would work.

From Barron's

Proceeds from the funding round will be used to drive the Phase 3 trial and accelerate cancer-treatment approval in the U.S., including strengthening its operational capabilities to speed up enrollment in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal

He imposes new ones based on different authorities, some limited in duration or requiring congressional approval.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the details of a possible ban, including whether it would require congressional approval.

From BBC

Dupixent continues to drive growth in established indications and new approvals, while a deal on most favored nation pricing is anticipated.

From Barron's

Related Words

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