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:
Synonyms of approval
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 Khamenei’s approval, Rouhani’s administration negotiated the 2015 nuclear deal (known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA) with world powers, including the US.
—
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
So far, DeSantis’ administration has spent at least $573 million for immigration efforts over the past three years, including at the Everglades facility — without needing approval by state lawmakers, thanks to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund created by the Legislature in 2022.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The deal, which forms a Hollywood colossus and remakes the media landscape, awaits regulatory approval.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Missouri won early approval for the 90% federal funding rate.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for approval
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
So far, DeSantis’ administration has spent at least $573 million for immigration efforts over the past three years, including at the Everglades facility — without needing approval by state lawmakers, thanks to the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund created by the Legislature in 2022.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The deal, which forms a Hollywood colossus and remakes the media landscape, awaits regulatory approval.
—Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Missouri won early approval for the 90% federal funding rate.
—ABC News, 1 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for approval
Cite this Entry
“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/approval. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
approval
noun
ap·prov·al
ə-ˈprü-vəl
: an act or instance of approving
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
