Word
approval
Phoneticsap·proval
US/əˈpɹuvəɫ/
UK/ɐpɹˈuːvəl/
Definitions
01official permission
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. official permission or agreement for something to happen.
n. formal permission or sanction granted by an authority or governing body.
日本語:承認※
“The city council gave its final approval for the new park project.”
“The proposed merger is currently awaiting regulatory approval from the competition commission before the companies can proceed with the integration.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'give', 'get', or 'seek'.
Synonyms
02liking or agreement
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the feeling that you agree with something or think it is good.
n. a favourable opinion or state of mind regarding a person, idea, or action.
日本語:賛成※
“She looked at her father, hoping to see a nod of approval.”
“The manager's warm smile signaled her silent approval of the team's innovative approach to the problem.”
Usage
Commonly follows the preposition 'of'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
03on trial
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. a system where you can look at a product before deciding to buy it.
n. a commercial arrangement where goods are sent to a customer for examination before purchase or return.
“The shop sent the expensive rug to the house on approval.”
“The gallery agreed to provide the painting on approval, allowing the collector to see how the piece complemented her existing decor.”
Usage
Almost exclusively used in the fixed phrase 'on approval'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “approval” in context.
Verb
01. require approval
“All major expenses require approval from the finance department before they can be processed.”
verb + noun
02. approval ratings
03. approval rating
Real-World Examples
“The decision will be subject to approval by a federal judge.” “The increases will only come into effect if they are given final approval later this year.” Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *pro-der. Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH-der. Proto-Italic *proβwos Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Proto-Italic *proβwāō Latin probō Latin approbōder. Old French aproverbor. Middle English aproven English approve Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English approval From approve + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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