[uncountable] the feeling that somebody/something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of somebody/something. She desperately wanted to win her ...

1[uncountable] the feeling that someone or something is good or acceptable; a positive opinion of someone or something She desperately wanted to win her ...

[intransitive] to think that somebody/something is good, acceptable or suitable. I told my mother I wanted to leave school but she didn't approve.

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun approval. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

to think that someone or something is good, acceptable, or suitable. I told my mother I wanted to drop out of school, but she didn't approve.

​(in opinion polls) the percentage of the population that expresses approval of somebody/something, usually a politician. The president's approval rating ...

approving adjective /əˈpruːvɪŋ/ /əˈpruːvɪŋ/ showing that you believe that somebody/something is good or acceptable opposite disapproving

6 дней назад · approval noun [U] (GOOD OPINION) ... the feeling of having a positive opinion of someone or something: He showed his approval by smiling broadly.

[uncountable] (formal) approval or agreement a shout of approbation There was widespread approbation of the new president.

6 дней назад · APPROVAL definition: 1. an opinion that something or someone is good or right: 2. official permission: . Learn more.