approval

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a message expressing a favorable opinion

   Words of approval seldom passed their lips.

2. 2
   noun

   a feeling of liking something or someone good

   Although I fussed at them, I secretly viewed all their children with approval.

3. 3
   noun

   acceptance as satisfactory

   I bought it on approval.

4. 4
   noun

   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.

5. 5
   noun

   An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

   Words of approval never seem to come from him.

6. 6
   noun

   the formal act of approving

7. 7
   noun

   Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *per-der.? Proto-Indo-European *pér Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *pró Proto-Indo-European *pro-der. Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH-der. Proto-Italic *proβwos Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Italic *-āō Proto-Italic *proβwāō Latin probō Latin approbōder. Old French aproverbor. Middle English aproven English approve Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Lat…