noun
approval
uh-PROO-vuhl
noun
1
Official permission or agreement that something is acceptable.
"The project needs approval from the city council."
"She looked to her parents for approval before making the decision."
How to Use Approval
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAgreement or permission that something is good, correct, or allowed.
Common pairings
seek approval
gain approval
nod of approval
pending approval
Word Forms
approvals plural
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Etymology
From approve plus the noun-forming suffix -al.