Meaning & use
approving
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Expressing or showing agreement, satisfaction, or favorable judgment.
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She gave an approving nod when she saw the finished report.
His approving smile put the nervous intern at ease.
A note on using this word
"Approving" can also function as a verb, as in "the board is approving the new budget this week."
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2. verb
Giving formal or official consent to something.
The committee is approving the proposal tomorrow.
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