B1nounworkpolitics
US/əˈpruː.vəl/
UK/əˈpruː.vəl/
official permission for something, or the feeling that something or someone is good
In context
The project cannot start until it gets approval from the city council.
Teenagers often look for approval from their friends.
The new vaccine received approval after two years of testing.
Words that go with approval
verb + noun
- get approvalYou need to get approval from your manager first.
- seek approvalThe company is seeking approval for a new factory.
- give approvalThe board gave approval for the budget.
noun + preposition
- approval fromWe are still waiting for approval from the bank.
adjective + noun
- final approvalThe plan is waiting for final approval.
noun + noun
- approval ratingThe president's approval rating fell this month.