approval

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
2. (countable, uncountable) An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
3. (countable, especially, uncountable) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

Synonyms

sanction

approbation

consent

permission

acceptance

agreement

endorsement

assent

confirmation

acclaim

acclamation

ratification

authorization

applause

👏

commendation

favor

support

recognition

accord

praise

compliance

appreciation

acquiescence

blessing

authorisation

approving

recommendation

adoption

acknowledgment

acknowledgement

liking

admiration

strengthening

satisfaction

admission

approve

ratify

validation

plaudit

countenance

popularity

approved

passage

permit

concurrence

consolidation

compliment

acceptation

licence

certification

Translations

approbation

Zustimmung

approvazione

Genehmigung

aprobación

Billigung

έγκριση

aprovação

goedkeuring

Einwilligung

consentement

consenso

agrément

aprovació

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈpɹuːvəl/

Etymology

From approve + -al.