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approval definition
approval |
Grep of noun approval approval disapproval loan approval seal of approval secret approval Overview of noun approval The noun approval has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (11) blessing, approval, approving -- (the formal act of giving approval: "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person") 2. (3) approval -- (a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them she secretly viewed all her children with approval") 3. (1) approval, favorable reception, favourable reception -- (acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval") 4. approval, commendation -- (a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips") Overview of noun approval The noun approval has 4 senses (first 3 from tagged texts) 1. (11) blessing, approval, approving -- (the formal act of giving approval: "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person") 2. (3) approval -- (a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them she secretly viewed all her children with approval") 3. (1) approval, favorable reception, favourable reception -- (acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval") 4. approval, commendation -- (a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips")
approval definition