approval

Definition of the noun approval


1. (11) blessing, approval, approving : the formal act of giving approval; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
2. (3) approval : a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
3. (1) approval, favorable reception, favourable reception : acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval"
4. approval, commendation : a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"