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Topics referred to by the same term
Approval may refer to: Approval rating, a polling term which reflects the approval of a particular person or program Approval voting, a voting system
Approval
Historical approval ratings of the US president
In the United States, presidential job approval ratings were first conducted by George Gallup (estimated to be 1937) to gauge public support for the president
United States presidential approval rating
United_States_presidential_approval_rating
list of current heads of the executive by domestic approval rating. The highest current total approval percentage is difficult to determine because of the
List of heads of the executive by approval rating
List_of_heads_of_the_executive_by_approval_rating
Single-winner electoral system
Approval voting is a single-winner rated voting system where voters approve of any number of candidates named on a ballot, and the candidate with the most
Approval_voting
Government permission required for construction or expansion
Planning permission or building permit refers to the approval needed for construction or expansion (including significant renovation), and sometimes for
Planning_permission
Topics referred to by the same term
On Approval may refer to: On Approval (play), a 1926 play by Frederick Lonsdale On Approval (1930 film), a British comedy film directed by and starring
On_Approval
Practice in personal finance
In lending, a pre-approval is the pre-qualification for a loan or mortgage of a certain value range. For a general loan a lender, via public or proprietary
Pre-approval
time when Donald Trump began his second term, his approval rating was 47%, the second lowest approval rating at the start of a presidential term in polling
Opinion polling on the second Trump presidency
Opinion_polling_on_the_second_Trump_presidency
Component of wireless ID coded
IMEI started with a six-digit Type Approval Code followed by a two-digit Final Assembly Code (FAC). The Type Approval Code (also known as TAC) indicated
Type_Allocation_Code
Dutch written symbol
A flourish of approval (goedkeuringskrul) or curl (krul) is a Dutch symbol, analogous to a check mark. It indicates approval, and is mostly used to grade
Flourish_of_approval
Canadian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
With Approval (May 9, 1986 – June 21, 2010) was a Thoroughbred racehorse who won the Canadian Triple Crown in 1989 under jockey Don Seymour. Even though
With_Approval
EU method for vehicle type approval
vehicles achieve type approval in the European Union (EU) or in other UN-ECE member states. There is no EU approval body: authorized approval bodies of member
Motor_vehicle_type_approval
Process in the automotive supply chain
Production part approval process (PPAP) is a standardized quality assurance process used primarily in the automotive supply chain for establishing confidence
Production part approval process
Production_part_approval_process
Regulatory standard on products
Type approval or certificate of conformity is granted to a product that meets a minimum set of regulatory, technical and safety requirements. Generally
Type_approval
2024 comedy special by Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval is a 2024 American stand-up comedy special by comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres. It was recorded at the Orpheum
Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval
Ellen_DeGeneres:_For_Your_Approval
Upper house of the US Congress
The Senate has several powers of advice and consent. These include the approval of treaties, the confirmation of Cabinet secretaries, federal judges (including
United_States_Senate
cases, Sultana, in their leadership approval polling. A few pollsters have included Your Party in their party approval polling. In June 2025, former Reform
Leadership approval opinion polling for the next United Kingdom general election
Leadership_approval_opinion_polling_for_the_next_United_Kingdom_general_election
American political party
The Approval Voting Party (AVP) is a single-issue American political party dedicated to implementing approval voting in the United States. In 2019, the
Approval_Voting_Party
Device for making an impression in wax or other medium
the Confessional Record sealing The expression "seal of approval" refers to a formal approval, regardless whether it involves a seal or other external
Seal_(emblem)
1955 British film by Bernard Knowles
Barbados Quest (U.S. title: Murder On Approval) is a 1955 British crime drama film directed by Bernard Knowles and starring Tom Conway and Delphi Lawrence
Barbados_Quest
Federal agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services
FDA approval in a process called a new drug application (NDA). During the first Donald Trump presidency, the agency worked to make the drug-approval process
Food_and_Drug_Administration
Prepress proofing system
Within the printing industry, the Approval proofer, also known as the Approval Digital Imaging System or Kodak Approval System, was designed for use in
Approval_proofer
1926 play by Frederick Lonsdale
On Approval is a 1926 play by Frederick Lonsdale. It premiered at the Gaiety Theatre, New York, on 18 October 1926 where it ran for 96 performances. It
On_Approval_(play)
The Inventory Information Approval System, or IIAS, is a point-of-sale technology used by retailers that accept FSA debit cards, which are issued for use
Inventory Information Approval System
Inventory_Information_Approval_System
Renting or leasing of an intangible asset
develop concepts, prototypes and final production samples and submit for approval Licensor approves licensed products for sale Licensees sell licensed products
Brand_licensing
Single-winner electoral system
Combined approval voting (CAV) is an electoral system where each voter may express approval, disapproval, or indifference toward each candidate. The winner
Combined_approval_voting
Money spent to produce or procure goods or services
Cost is the value of money that has been used up to produce something or deliver a service, and hence is not available for use anymore. In business, the
Cost
President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
steadily maintained 50–53 percent approval for about a month, until his approval numbers dropped back to the low 40s. His approval rating fell to 38 percent on
Barack_Obama
US program for faster approval of drugs
Accelerated Approval Program in 1992 to allow faster approval of drugs for serious conditions that fill an unmet medical need. The faster approval relies on
Accelerated_approval_(FDA)
March 2003 proceedings in the House of Commons
British parliamentary approval for the invasion of Iraq was given by the elected members of the House of Commons to Tony Blair's government on the eve
British parliamentary approval for the invasion of Iraq
British_parliamentary_approval_for_the_invasion_of_Iraq
1962 British film by Charles Frend
Girl on Approval is a 1961 black and white British drama film directed by Charles Frend and starring Rachel Roberts, James Maxwell and Annette Whiteley
Girl_on_Approval
Scheme of the British government
The Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) is a British government program for certifying foreign students from outside the EU for entry into the United
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
Academic_Technology_Approval_Scheme
Process of reviewing medicinal products
it occurs in most of countries worldwide, or should follow a centrally approval or a mutual recognition of decentralised procedures within the European
Marketing_authorisation
Multiple-winner electoral system
Proportional approval voting (PAV) is a proportional electoral system for multiwinner elections. It is a multiwinner approval method that extends the D'Hondt
Proportional_approval_voting
1930 film
On Approval is a 1930 British comedy film directed by and starring Tom Walls and also featuring Yvonne Arnaud, Winifred Shotter and Robertson Hare, the
On_Approval_(1930_film)
Single-winner rated voting system
includes the well-known approval voting (used to calculate approval ratings), but also lets voters give partial (in-between) approval ratings to candidates
Score_voting
1944 British film
On Approval is a 1944 British romantic comedy film, produced, directed and cowritten by Clive Brook. The film stars Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers
On_Approval_(1944_film)
Colloquialism in consumer electronics
Wife acceptance factor, wife approval factor, or wife appeal factor (WAF) is an assessment of design elements that either increase or diminish the likelihood
Wife_acceptance_factor
1933 film
Marriage on Approval is a 1933 pre-Code American drama film directed by Howard Higgin and starring Barbara Kent, Don Dillaway and William Farnum. It was
Marriage_on_Approval
An approval ballot, also called an unordered ballot, is a ballot in which a voter may vote for any number of candidates simultaneously, rather than for
Approval_ballot
In fractional social choice, fractional approval voting refers to a class of electoral systems using approval ballots (each voter selects one or more
Fractional_approval_voting
South Korean government policy
South Korea. The merger was completed on December 12, 2024, following approval from fair-competition authorities globally. On March 11, 2025, Korean Air
Merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines
Merger_of_Korean_Air_and_Asiana_Airlines
branch of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Target Approval and Review Committee (TARC) grants or denies the ability to put a suspect
Target Approval and Review Committee
Target_Approval_and_Review_Committee
General term for rules, including delegated legislation and self-regulation
testing and quality for what can be sold, and zoning and development approvals regulation. Much less common are controls on market entry, or price regulation
Regulation
American Thoroughbred racehorse
World Approval (foaled February 23, 2012) is a retired American Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the 2017 Breeders' Cup Mile. A minor stakes
World_Approval
Right to decide how a film is released for public viewing
Brownfield, Paul. "Matt Damon On 'Manchester By the Sea' & Why He Had Final Cut Approval – Produced By NY". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved 28 May 2021. Siegal, Tatiana
Final_cut_privilege
Winner-take-all approval voting
Block approval voting (also called unlimited voting, in reference to limited voting) is a winner-take-all system where each voter either approves or disapproves
Block_approval_voting
Approval for parts of aircraft in United States
Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) is an approval granted by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to a manufacturer of aircraft parts
Parts_Manufacturer_Approval
American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Miesque's Approval (foaled March 3, 1999 in Florida) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2006 Breeders' Cup Mile and was voted that year's
Miesque's_Approval
Hand gesture indicating approval or disapproval
downward, respectively. The thumbs-up gesture is associated with positivity, approval, achievement, satisfaction and solidarity, while the thumbs-down gesture
Thumb_signal
Human research survey of public opinion
polling for U.S. Presidential elections List of heads of the executive by approval rating List of polling organizations Median voter theorem Metallic Metals
Opinion_poll
Granting of approval by an official authority
agree") is the granting of approval by an official authority. Historically, it was most frequently used to describe the approval process for railway tariffs
Homologation
Type of electoral system
plurality voting (electing the candidate with the most votes) is also used in approval voting, however with very different effects, as voters can choose to support
Plurality_voting
Surveying on 1990–1995 Polish administration
approval rating as president. Wałęsa maintained an overwhelmingly negative approval rating throughout the second half of his term, with his approval becoming
Opinion polling on the Lech Wałęsa presidency
Opinion_polling_on_the_Lech_Wałęsa_presidency
Family of proportional election methods
approval voting, sometimes also called approval-based committee (ABC) voting, refers to a family of multi-winner electoral systems that use approval ballots
Multiwinner_approval_voting
President of the United States from 1981 to 1989
typically placed Reagan in the middle to upper tier, and his post-presidential approval ratings by the general public have generally remained high. Ronald Wilson
Ronald_Reagan
English word
others, is an English word (originating in American English) denoting approval, acceptance, agreement, assent, acknowledgment, or a sign of indifference
OK
Multiple-winner electoral system
Satisfaction approval voting (SAV), also known as equal and even cumulative voting, is an electoral system that is a form of multiwinner approval voting as
Satisfaction_approval_voting
Morris, G. Elliott (March 24, 2026). "NEW POLL: Trump's approval stuck at record low as approval on prices sinks to −39". Strength In Numbers. Retrieved
2026_United_States_elections
American Thoroughbred racehorse (1992–2021)
Win Approval (29 January 1992 – 19 July 2021) was an American Thoroughbred racehorse and "Blue Hen" broodmare. She was the daughter of With Approval, who
Win_Approval
prime ministers of Canada by their highest and lowest approval rating during their term. The approval rating system came into effect when John Diefenbaker
Historical rankings of prime ministers of Canada
Historical_rankings_of_prime_ministers_of_Canada
Multiple-winner electoral system
Sequential proportional approval voting (SPAV) or reweighted approval voting (RAV) is an electoral system that extends the concept of approval voting to a multiple
Sequential proportional approval voting
Sequential_proportional_approval_voting
An expanding approvals rule (EAR) is a rule for multi-winner elections, which allows agents to express weak ordinal preferences (i.e., ranking with indifferences)
Expanding_approvals_rule
September 11 attacks, polls showed approval ratings greater than 85%, peaking in at 92%, as well as a steady 80–90% approval for about four months after the
Public image of George W. Bush
Public_image_of_George_W._Bush
Method by which voters make a choice between options
voting is, thus it is often called semi-proportional.[citation needed] Approval voting is a choose-all-you-like voting system that aims to increase the
Electoral_system
Oil pipeline in North America
Union of Canada asked the Canadian federal government to block regulatory approvals for the pipeline, with union president Dave Coles stating, "the Keystone
Keystone_Pipeline
Document used for installations
Institute (SEI) Certification and Testing: Intertek Germany Accreditation and Approvals: Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt) United States Accreditation:
Certification_listing
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Seal of Approval (foaled 31 March 2009) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. She was unraced until the summer of her three-year-old season
Seal_of_Approval
Acts of the United States Congress
injurious to health" V. Drugs and Devices 505 is the description of the drug approval process 510(k) is the section that allows for clearance of class II medical
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Federal_Food,_Drug,_and_Cosmetic_Act
Technical standards body
de l'équipement électrique (International commission on rules for the approval of electrical equipment) known as CEE. Historically this certification
IECEE
statutory instruments known as the Building Regulations, Building regulations approval is required to construct certain structures in England and Wales. Construction
Building_regulations_approval
Adopted initiative constitutional amendment on taxation
Article XIII C and Article XIII D. Article XIII C added constitutional voter approval requirements for all local government taxes which previously did not exist
1996 California Proposition 218
1996_California_Proposition_218
The single vehicle approval is a test introduced in 1998 by the British government to determine the road worthiness of a vehicle not type approved within
Single_vehicle_approval
Australian national honour
Appointments to the order are made by the governor-general, "with the approval of The Sovereign", in accordance with the recommendations of the Council
Order_of_Australia
Head of the Catholic Church from 1216 to 1227
Emperor Frederick II to fulfill their vows to participate. He also gave approval to the recently formed Dominican and Franciscan religious orders. He was
Pope_Honorius_III
German federal agency
The Federal Office for Approvals in Telecommunications (German: Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation, BZT) was a federal agency in Germany
Federal Office for Approvals in Telecommunications
Federal_Office_for_Approvals_in_Telecommunications
International Astronomical Union or which have been in somewhat recent use. IAU approval comes mostly from its Working Group on Star Names, which has been publishing
List_of_proper_names_of_stars
American women's magazine
Approval 'get' MOA's new store?". Star Tribune. Retrieved August 2, 2020. Belkin, Lisa (June 15, 1985). "Good Housekeeping's Seal Stamps Its Approval"
Good_Housekeeping
Approval-like voting rule
than there are open seats. It is a cardinal method like approval voting and combined approval voting. The method was developed by Czech mathematician
D21_–_Janeček_method
Opinion polling on the presidency of Andrzej Duda
institutions and polling agencies have conducted opinion surveys to gauge public approval of his performance as President of Poland. Duda, a candidate of the conservative
Opinion polling on the Andrzej Duda presidency
Opinion_polling_on_the_Andrzej_Duda_presidency
Single-winner electoral system
A unified primary (or top-2 approval+runoff) is an electoral system for narrowing the field of candidates for a single-winner election, similar to a nonpartisan
Unified_primary
1980 live album by Black Sabbath
owned the rights to the recording. It was re-released officially, with the approval of the band, on 20 August 2002 (in the US) as disc 1 of the two-disc Past
Live at Last (Black Sabbath album)
Live_at_Last_(Black_Sabbath_album)
Program providing access to unapproved drugs or medical devices
named-patient access, temporary authorization for use, cohort access, and pre-approval access. In general, the person and their doctor must apply for access to
Expanded_access
American weather presenter, television and radio personality (born 1954)
has a lapsed American Meteorological Society (AMS) Television Seal of Approval (#238). Roker was born in the borough of Queens, New York City, the son
Al_Roker
Type of election without using a ballot
ancient Roman word acclamatio, a kind of ritual greeting and expression of approval towards imperial officials in certain social contexts. The most frequent
Acclamation
historically high approval ratings. In early 2010, his approval rating showed a downward trend, with an April poll indicating that his approval had fallen below
2010 New Hampshire gubernatorial election
2010_New_Hampshire_gubernatorial_election
Kurdish singer (born 1945)
was the first Kurdish album to obtain the approval of the Turkish Ministry of Culture, although the approval was reversed a few weeks later and not lifted
Rahmi_Saltuk
United Kingdom legislation
permission for certain types of development without the requirement for approval from the local planning authority (such development is then referred to
General Permitted Development Order
General_Permitted_Development_Order
vote. Villaraigosa won the election despite having generally unfavorable approval ratings. He was credited with winning because more well-known and better-funded
2009 Los Angeles mayoral election
2009_Los_Angeles_mayoral_election
Bill Clinton's public image is most notably characterized by high public approval ratings, aided by his youthful appearance at the start of his presidential
Public_image_of_Bill_Clinton
Process that creates or renovates new or existing spaces
selling or leasing for profit. It involves coordinating design, financing, approvals, construction, and marketing. Developers assume significant risk in exchange
Real_estate_development
Video game series
- Sealed Approval Winner". Archived from the original on 2021-05-21. Retrieved 2017-05-19. "JumpStart Reading with Karaoke - Sealed Approval Winner".
JumpStart
Head of the US Department of Defense
defense [war] may institute a new seal with the approval of the President, without Congressional approval. As only an act of Congress can legally change
United States Secretary of Defense
United_States_Secretary_of_Defense
Increased short-run support for a leader in crisis or war
increase to their approval rating, on average, when terminating an international crisis. They suggest that the surge in approvals is as much related
Rally_'round_the_flag_effect
Electoral systems with independent candidate ratings
rating wins. Approval voting (AV) is the simplest method, and allows only the two grades (0, 1): "approved" or "unapproved". Combined approval voting (CAV)
Rated_voting
Defunct European football tournament
federations came together and requested approval from FIFA to launch the competition. Although FIFA granted approval for the competition to be played under
Latin_Cup
Voting requirement above 50% for passage
armed forces outside Czech republic, approval of foreign armed forces movement inside of the country, or for approval of Czech republic membership in defensive
Supermajority
Information technology paradigm at certain aerodromes
Requirements (Doc 9882). The process involves the establishment of a target start approval time (TSAT), target off block time (TOBT) and target take off time (TTOT)
Airport Collaborative Decision Making
Airport_Collaborative_Decision_Making
Voting systems that use ranked ballots
minor parties and independents who are unable to staff all polling booths. Approval voting – Single-winner electoral system Comparison of voting rules Duverger's
Ranked_voting
1964 Australian TV series or program
On Approval is a 1964 Australian television play based on the play by Frederick Lonsdale. It was adapted by Noel Robinson. At Helen's Mayfair Home, Maria
On_Approval_(1964_film)
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Approval of Husayn
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Approval; Praise
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Divine Approval of God
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Contentment; Approval
Boy/Male
Muslim
Approval of Husain
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Pleasure; Contentment; Leave; Assent; Name of an Overseer of Jannat; Paradise; Approval; Permission
Girl/Female
French
Approval.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Approval; Pleasure; Satisfaction
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Approval of Husayn
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Approval; Praise
Boy/Male
Indian
Approval of Husain
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
Boy/Male
Muslim
Beautiful and thriving garden
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
One who is Holy through Naam
Boy/Male
Arabic
Camel; Handsome
Girl/Female
Tamil
Binkal | பீநà¯à®•ால
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil
Prosperity; Prosper
Boy/Male
British, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Swedish
Strength of God
Girl/Female
African, American, Danish, French, German, Indian, Latin
Stony Place; Song
Girl/Female
Latin
Mother of the Amazons.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Lord of Happiness
Girl/Female
Tamil
Pournima | போஉரà¯à®¨à¯€à®®à®¾à®‚
Full Moon day
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
APPROVAL
v.
The act of assenting; the act of the mind in admitting or agreeing to anything; concurrence with approval; consent; agreement; acquiescence.
n.
Approval.
v. i.
To indicate or express a willingness; to yield to guidance, persuasion, or necessity; to give assent or approval; to comply.
v. t.
To obtain the official approval of, as of an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament; as, the executor has probated the will.
n.
The passing of a bill into a law; the giving of legislative sanction and executive approval to a bill whereby it is established as a law.
v. t.
To refuse to countenance, or give the support of one's approval to; to give one's influence against; to restrain by cold treatment; to discourage.
n.
Hence: Deprivation or depression of self-approval; abatement or pride; humiliation; chagrin; vexation.
n.
The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval; sanction; commendation.
v.
Commendation for worth; approval expressed; honor rendered because of excellence or worth; laudation; approbation.
v. t.
To give one's name or support to; to sanction; to aid by approval; to approve; as, to indorse an opinion.
n.
An inflation of mind upon slight grounds; empty pride inspired by an overweening conceit of one's personal attainments or decorations; an excessive desire for notice or approval; pride; ostentation; conceit.
n.
Ratification; approval.
v. t.
To aid by approval or encouragement; to countenance; as, to uphold a person in wrongdoing.
n.
Testimony; attestation; witness; approval.
n.
Sanction, support, or approval; as, the indorsement of a rumor, an opinion, a course, conduct.
n.
A license to print or publish a book, paper, etc.; also, in countries subjected to the censorship of the press, approval of that which is published.
n.
Approval; commendation.
n.
Approbation; sanction.
n.
Voluntary accordance with, or concurrence in, what is done or proposed by another; acquiescence; compliance; approval; permission.
n.
A kind of theater in ancient Greece, smaller than the dramatic theater and roofed over, in which poets and musicians submitted their works to the approval of the public, and contended for prizes; -- hence, in modern usage, the name of a hall for musical or dramatic performances.