Pronunciation: /əˈpruːvəl/
noun a formal consent, sanction, or agreement
A1 I need your approval before I can proceed with the project.
A2 Her parents gave their approval for her to go on the school trip.
B1 The committee will review the proposal and give their approval next week.
B2 The board of directors has granted their approval for the new marketing campaign.
C1 The CEO's approval is required for any major decisions within the company.
C2 The project cannot move forward without the final approval from the regulatory body.
adjective approving or favorable
A1 She sought her parents' approval before going out with her friends.
A2 The teacher's approval was evident in the way she smiled at the student's answer.
B1 The project was completed to the client's approval, meeting all the specified requirements.
B2 The committee gave their approval for the new policy to be implemented.
C1 The board of directors' approval is necessary before any major decisions can be made.
C2 His work received unanimous approval from the panel of experts.
formal The project cannot proceed without the approval of the board of directors.
informal I need your approval before I can go ahead with this plan.
slang I'm not sure if I have the squad's approval for this party.
figurative His approval is like a stamp of authority on the matter.
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