Definitions for approving

Overview of noun approving

The noun approving has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. blessing, approval, approving

(the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person")

Overview of verb approve

The verb approve has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (27) approve, O.K., okay, sanction

(give sanction to; "I approve of his educational policies")

2. (7) approve

(judge to be right or commendable; think well of)

Overview of adj approving

The adj approving has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)

1. approving, affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive

(expressing or manifesting praise or approval; "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod")