approval
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
Noun 3 meanings
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
“I need to get an approval on this purchase order.”
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
“Words of approval never seem to come from him.”
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.
Etymology
From approve + -al.
Similar and opposite words
APPROVAL at a glance
APPROVAL has 8 letters and scores 15 points in Scrabble (A 1 + P 3 + P 3 + R 1 + O 1 + V 4 + A 1 + L 1) and 19 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,915 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with approval
All rhymes- FESTIVAL14
- ARRIVAL10
- SURVIVAL14
- REMOVAL12
- NAVAL8
- RIVAL8
- MEDIEVAL14
- OVAL7
- REVIVAL13
- CARNIVAL13
- INTERVAL11
- RETRIEVAL12
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