approval

noun

ap·​prov·​al ə-ˈprü-vəl 

: an act or instance of approving something : approbation

The change is subject to the committee's approval.

see also:

on approval

Synonyms of approval

• favor
• blessing
• approbation
• assent
• vote
• nod
• support
• endorsement

Examples of approval in a Sentence

children who never gained their parents' approval

Do I have your approval to make the changes?

The rally will be on May 19, provided the city gives its approval.

The government has so far withheld approval of the drug.

We were required to get approvals at each stage of the project.

Recent Examples on the Web

With the Planning Commission’s approval of the design review, the project can move forward through the city’s remaining permitting process before construction begins. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

The project will go to the Oceanside Planning Commission for approval later this year, City Planner Oscar Romero said in an email Tuesday. — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

Kennedy accepted the nomination and was confirmed in February 1988 by a 97-0 vote, the last justice to win unanimous approval from the Senate. — Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Her job approval is 11 points in the black, five full years into her term. — Ryder Kessler, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see approve

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing approval

• approval rating
• find approval/favor
• meet with one's approval
• on approval
• pre-approval
• seal of approval
• stamp of approval

Rhymes for approval

• removal
• disapproval
• reapproval
• uveal

Kids Definition

approval

noun

ap·​prov·​al ə-ˈprü-vəl 

: an act or instance of approving