approval
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.
Examples
3 of 5I 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.
The proposed legislation requires the final approval of the parliament.
The suggested law needs the official consent of the legislative body.
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.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Approval ends in '-al' just like the word 'Proposal.' You often need approval for your proposal.
Quick Quiz
The manager gave her final _______ to the marketing budget for next year.
Correct!
The correct answer is: approval
Examples
I sent the draft to my manager to get her approval before publishing it.
everydayI sent the draft to my supervisor to get her agreement before making it public.
The proposed legislation requires the final approval of the parliament.
formalThe suggested law needs the official consent of the legislative body.
He looked at his friends, seeking a nod of approval for his joke.
informalHe looked at his mates, hoping they would show they liked his joke.
The experiment received ethical approval from the university's institutional review board.
academicThe research was granted moral permission by the university committee.
The merger is subject to approval by the regulatory authorities.
businessThe joining of the companies depends on the agreement of the government agencies.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
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
Often Confused With
Approbation is a more formal or literary term specifically meaning praise or commendation.
Permission is the act of allowing someone to do something, while approval is liking or agreeing with the substance of what is done.
Usage Notes
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.
Common Mistakes
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.'
Memory Tip
Approval ends in '-al' just like the word 'Proposal.' You often need approval for your proposal.
Word Origin
From the Old French 'aprouver', which originally meant to prove, test, or find something to be good.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In corporate environments, the 'approval process' is a fundamental part of the hierarchy where subordinates must clear actions with superiors.
Quick Quiz
The manager gave her final _______ to the marketing budget for next year.
Correct!
The correct answer is: approval
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and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
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you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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