approval

/ə'pru:vəl/

Thân thiện

The teacher gives a nod of approval to the student's drawing.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A message expressing a favorable opinion: A statement or communication that indicates agreement or support.
   • Acceptance as satisfactory: The act of regarding something as adequate or meeting a standard.
   • A feeling of liking something or someone good: A positive sentiment or favorable regard towards a person or thing.
   • The formal act of approving: An official sanction, endorsement, or authorization.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The manager's approval of the proposal was a great relief to the team.
  • The product is sent on approval, so you can return it if you're not satisfied.
  • She looked at her son's artwork with obvious approval.
  • The new policy requires the board's formal approval before implementation.

Advanced Usage

• "on approval": A commercial term meaning goods are supplied with the option for the customer to examine and return them if not satisfactory.

  • We received the sample furniture on approval for one week.

• "to meet with someone's approval": To be considered acceptable or satisfactory by someone.

  • The revised design finally met with the client's approval.

• "to give one's approval": To formally or officially agree to something.

  • The committee gave its approval for the construction to begin.

Variants and Related Words

• Approve (verb): To have or express a favorable opinion; to officially agree to or sanction.

  • The city council approved the new budget.

• Approving (adjective): Showing or feeling approval.

  • She gave him an approving smile.

• Approver (noun): A person who approves something.

Synonyms

• Endorsement: A declaration or expression of support.
• Sanction: Official permission or approval for an action.
• Consent: Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
• Assent: The expression of approval or agreement.

Antonyms

• Disapproval: The expression of an unfavorable opinion.
• Rejection: The dismissing or refusing of a proposal or idea.
• Criticism: The expression of disapproval based on perceived faults.

Related Phrases

• Seek approval: To try to obtain permission or a favorable opinion.

  • You must seek approval from the department head for any expenditure over $500.

• Nod of approval: A non-verbal gesture (nodding one's head) indicating agreement.

  • The boss gave a silent nod of approval to the idea.

• Stamp of approval: An official or authoritative mark of acceptance.

  • The project received the CEO's stamp of approval.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a message expressing a favorable opinion
   • words of approval seldom passed his lips
2. acceptance as satisfactory
   • he bought it on approval
3. a feeling of liking something or someone good
   • although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval
4. the formal act of approving
   • he gave the project his blessing
   • his decision merited the approval of any sensible person

Từ đồng nghĩa

• commendation
• favorable reception
• favourable reception
• blessing
• approving