- 1
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.countableuncountable
- I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
- 2
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.countableuncountable
- Words of approval never seem to come from him.
- 3
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.countableespeciallyuncountable
syn. sanction · accedence · accession · allowance · approval · assent · assentment · authorization · OK · consent
ant. disapprobation · disapproval · nonassent