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appr

appr is the abbreviation of approval.

Meaning of approval

Noun

approval (countable and uncountable, plural approvals)

  1. An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
    • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
    Synonyms:
    approbation
  2. An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
    • Words of approval never seem to come from him.
    Synonyms:
    commendation
  3. (especially) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

Questions about appr

What is appr the abbreviation of?
Appr is the abbreviation of approval.

Words near appr in the dictionary

  1. appothecaries
  2. appoynt
  3. appoynted
  4. appoynting
  5. appoynts
  6. appr
  7. appr.
  8. apprais'd
  9. appraisability
  10. appraisable
  11. appraisal

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