B2 verb ニュートラル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
approval
Verb
approve
副詞
approvingly
形容詞
approving
関連
disapproval
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: approval

例文

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.

語族

名詞
approval
Verb
approve
副詞
approvingly
形容詞
approving
関連
disapproval

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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.'

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: approval

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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