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Definition of 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 approving; "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")