approval

  • 21approval — /ə pru:v(ə)l/ noun 1. the act of saying or thinking that something is good ● to submit a budget for approval 2. ♦ on approval in order to be able to use something for a period of time and check that it is satisfactory before paying for it ● to… …

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  • 22approval — n. 1 the act of approving. 2 an instance of this; consent; a favourable opinion (with your approval; looked at him with approval). Phrases and idioms: on approval (of goods supplied) to be returned if not satisfactory …

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  • 23approval — /euh prooh veuhl/, n. 1. the act of approving; approbation. 2. formal permission or sanction. 3. Philately. one of a group of selected stamps sent by a dealer to a prospective customer for examination and either purchase or return. 4. on approval …

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  • 24approval — noun /əˈpɹuːvəl,əˈpɹuvəl/ a) An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements. I need to get an approval on this purchase order. b) An expression… …

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  • 25approval — noun 1) their proposals went to the board for approval Syn: acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, permission, leave; sanction, endorsement, ratification, authorization, validation; support, backing; informal the go ahead, the green light, the… …

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  • 26approval — noun 1) their proposals went to the ministry for approval Syn: acceptance, agreement, consent, assent, permission, rubber stamp, sanction, blessing, endorsement, ratification, authorization; informal the go ahead, the green light, the OK, the… …

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  • 27approval*/ — [əˈpruːv(ə)l] noun [U] 1) a positive opinion about someone or something Ant: disapproval Children are constantly looking for signs of approval from their parents.[/ex] 2) official permission The government has not yet given the scheme its… …

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  • 28approval — See: ON APPROVAL …

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  • 29approval — See: ON APPROVAL …

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  • 30approval — Synonyms and related words: John Hancock, OK, acceptance, accord, account, acquiescence, admiration, adoration, affirmance, affirmation, affirmative, affirmative voice, agreement, apotheosis, applause, appreciation, approbation, assent,… …

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