B2 verb Neutral

approval

/əˈpruː.vəl/

The official agreement to or acceptance of something, or a positive opinion regarding someone or something. It often refers to a formal permission granted by an authority or a general sense of satisfaction from others.

Ejemplos

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1

I sent the draft to my manager to get her approval before publishing it.

I sent the draft to my supervisor to get her agreement before making it public.

2

The proposed legislation requires the final approval of the parliament.

The suggested law needs the official consent of the legislative body.

3

He looked at his friends, seeking a nod of approval for his joke.

He looked at his mates, hoping they would show they liked his joke.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
approval
Verb
approve
Adverbio
approvingly
Adjetivo
approving
Relacionado
disapproval
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Truco para recordar

Approval ends in '-al' just like the word 'Proposal.' You often need approval for your proposal.

Quiz rápido

The manager gave her final _______ to the marketing budget for next year.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: approval

Ejemplos

1

I sent the draft to my manager to get her approval before publishing it.

everyday

I sent the draft to my supervisor to get her agreement before making it public.

2

The proposed legislation requires the final approval of the parliament.

formal

The suggested law needs the official consent of the legislative body.

3

He looked at his friends, seeking a nod of approval for his joke.

informal

He looked at his mates, hoping they would show they liked his joke.

4

The experiment received ethical approval from the university's institutional review board.

academic

The research was granted moral permission by the university committee.

5

The merger is subject to approval by the regulatory authorities.

business

The joining of the companies depends on the agreement of the government agencies.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
approval
Verb
approve
Adverbio
approvingly
Adjetivo
approving
Relacionado
disapproval

Colocaciones comunes

seek approval to try to get agreement
seal of approval a sign of official support or high quality
written approval agreement provided in a document
unanimous approval agreement by everyone involved
subject to approval depending on whether agreement is given

Frases Comunes

on approval

a system of buying goods where you can return them if not satisfied

nod of approval

a physical gesture showing one agrees or likes something

stamp of approval

a clear indication that something is accepted

Se confunde a menudo con

approval vs approbation

Approbation is a more formal or literary term specifically meaning praise or commendation.

approval vs permission

Permission is the act of allowing someone to do something, while approval is liking or agreeing with the substance of what is done.

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Notas de uso

Use 'approval' as an uncountable noun when referring to a general feeling of satisfaction, but use it as a countable noun when referring to specific formal documents or instances of agreement.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the verb 'approve' when they need the noun 'approval,' for example saying 'I need your approve' instead of 'I need your approval.'

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Truco para recordar

Approval ends in '-al' just like the word 'Proposal.' You often need approval for your proposal.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old French 'aprouver', which originally meant to prove, test, or find something to be good.

Patrones gramaticales

Often followed by the preposition 'of' (e.g., approval of the plan). Can be used with 'with' (e.g., the idea met with approval). Commonly functions as the object of verbs like 'seek', 'give', or 'receive'.
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Contexto cultural

In corporate environments, the 'approval process' is a fundamental part of the hierarchy where subordinates must clear actions with superiors.

Quiz rápido

The manager gave her final _______ to the marketing budget for next year.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: approval

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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