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How to pronounce “approval”
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Pronunciation guide for approval
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of approval with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Real Happiness at Work
I don't know how they got IRB approval to inflict pain,
- Definition summary
- An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce approval
Real Happiness at Work

I don't know how they got IRB approval to inflict pain,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “approval”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.
- An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
- (especially philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.
Practice Nearby Words
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Similar Sounds
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