approval
|ap-prov-al|
B2
/əˈpruːvəl/
(approve)
official agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'approval' originates from the Latin word 'approbare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'probare' meant 'to test or prove.'
Historical Evolution
'approbare' transformed into the Old French word 'aprover,' and eventually became the modern English word 'approval' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to test or prove something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'acceptance or agreement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of accepting or agreeing with something.
The project received approval from the board.
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Noun 2
a positive opinion or feeling about someone or something.
She smiled in approval as he spoke.
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