definition of
approval

[1] #1 approval n. [blessing, approving] the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person". wn

[2] #2 approval n. a feeling of liking something or someone good; "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval". wn

[3] #3 approval n. [favorable reception, favourable reception] acceptance as satisfactory; "he bought it on approval". wn

[4] #4 approval n. [commendation] a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips". wn