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| 1. | [ adjective ] established by authority; given authoritative approval | |
| Synonyms: | sanctioned | |
| Examples: | "a list of approved candidates" |
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| Related terms: | authorized | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] generally or especially officially judged acceptable or satisfactory | |
| Examples: | "an approved method" "work on the approved project went ahead on schedule" |
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| Related terms: | disapproved | |
| Similar spelling: |
approve approver approval approbative approving approbate approvingly |
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