approval

noun

ap·​prov·​al ə-ˈprü-vəl 

: an act or instance of approving something : approbation

The change is subject to the committee's approval.

Phrases

on approval

: subject to a prospective buyer's acceptance or refusal

stamps sent to collectors on approval

Synonyms

• approbation
• blessing
• favor
• imprimatur
• OK
• okay

Examples of approval in a Sentence

children who never gained their parents' approval

Do I have your approval to make the changes?

The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.

The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.

We were required to get approvals at each stage of the project.

Recent Examples on the Web

Congress would have to approve payments Yet to send the DOGE checks out, the Trump administration will need Congress’ approval. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2025

Starship launch plans comes after Musk targets FAA SpaceX still requires approval from the FAA before the Starship can get off the ground again. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025

The bill would also need approval in the Senate before coming across President Donald Trump's desk for final passage. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

The announcement comes at the same time that Paramount is seeking approval from the federal government to buy Skydance Media and as CBS News faces a lawsuit from Trump. —Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see approve

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing approval

• approval rating
• find approval/favor
• meet with one's approval
• pre-approval
• seal of approval
• stamp of approval

Rhymes for approval

• removal
• disapproval
• reapproval

Kids Definition

approval

noun

ap·​prov·​al ə-ˈprü-vəl 

: an act or instance of approving