Approval

/əˈpruː.vəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of giving someone or something an endorsement or the feeling of being accepted and liked.

She smiled in approval when she saw the final design of the project.

Agreement or consent to a plan or decision.

The proposal received the board's unanimous approval.

Official permission or acceptance.

The company is awaiting regulatory approval before launching the new product.

A positive reaction or feedback to someone's performance or behavior.

His actions earned him the approval of his peers.

The beliefs or feelings that validate someone's actions or choices.

Seeking the approval of others can sometimes lead to unnecessary stress.

From Latin 'approbatio', from 'approbare', meaning to approve.

give one's approval

To formally accept or agree to something.

in approval

Expressing agreement or satisfaction.

nod in approval

To physically show agreement or support.

approve

To officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

approving

Expressing or showing approval.

disapproval

The feeling of having a negative opinion about something.

A-okay

Everything was A-okay with the plans.

Gold star

You did a great job; you get a gold star!