approval
/əˈpruːv(ə)l
/noun [mass noun]
1The action of approving something: the road schemes have been given approval [count noun]: they have delayed the launch to await project approvals...
- Detailed schemes for each area are still being drawn up and the first wave of project approvals are expected by the end of the year.
- They are also awaiting payments and approvals under various schemes.
- He added that all the relevant approvals for the project are in order right down to the environmental impact assessment.
Synonyms
acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, acquiescence, compliance, concurrence;
blessing, imprimatur, seal/stamp of approval, rubber stamp;
sanction, endorsement, ratification, authorization, mandate, licence, validation;
confirmation, support, backing;
permission, leave
informal the go-ahead, the green light, the OK, the thumbs up, the nod, say-so
1.1The belief that someone or something is good or acceptable: step-parents need to win a child’s approval...
- I would hope that the west London lines would meet with approval and link up to Heathrow and Gatwick.
- It is a surprise to find you quoting him with approval so early in the book.
- Neither suggestion met with approval so I repaired to the kitchen to make coffee.
Synonyms
approbation, appreciation, favour, liking, encouragement, support, acceptance;
admiration, regard, esteem, respect, commendation, applause, acclaim, acclamation, praise
Phrases
on approval
seal (or stamp) of approval
Rhymes
- free cost
- free-cutting
- freediver
- freediving
- freedman
- freedom
- freedom box
- freedom ceremony
- freedom fighter
- freedom fighting
- freedom fine
- freedomless
- freedom march
- freedom of conscience
- freedom of expression
- Freedom of Information Act
- freedom of religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom of the seas
- freedom papers
- freedom ride
- freedom rider
- freedom scroll
- freedomship
- freedom song