approval rating

noun

: a rating based on a percentage of people (as voters) who think someone (as a politician) is doing a good job
The governor's approval rating is going up.

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This marks a decline from January, when Trump's net approval rating on foreign policy was a plus 2 points. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Follow every signing and trade with The Athletic’s live coverage of 2025 NFL free agency The Chicago Bears enter the 2025 league year with an abundance of resources, a promising quarterback entering Year 2 and a head coach whose approval rating in town is off the charts. Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025 In contrast, Trump’s approval rating was highest on immigration policy, with a plurality of 48% expressing approval. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025 On Rotten Tomatoes, the series held a 24% critical approval rating with 10 reviews counted. Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for approval rating

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“Approval rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approval%20rating. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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