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approval

The correct spelling is approval.

How to pronounce approval

/əˈpɹuːvəl/
noun

IPA: /əˈpɹuːvəl/

Say it like: App-rov-al

The correct spelling is approval. An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements. For example: "I need to get an approval on this purchase order."

Usage Examples

I need to get an approval on this purchase order.

Words of approval never seem to come from him.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
  2. 2.An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  3. 3.Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

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