Approval
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The action of officially agreeing to something or accepting it as satisfactory. The expression of favourable opinion or consent, or formal permission or sanction.
“The project cannot begin until we receive approval from the board of directors.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈpruːvəl/
Syllables
ap·prov·al
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Synonyms
Antonyms
disapproval
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (A, O, A) with double P; watch for -AL ending
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; useful for double P and multiple vowels
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