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approved

Pronunciation: [/əˈpɹuːvd/]

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approved: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use approved in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “evaluation”

(adjective) when something has been officially agreed upon or authorized. It means that someone in charge has given their permission or endorsement for something.

Example

The approved budget for the project has been finalized by the finance team.

Example

The proposal was not approved by the committee, so we need to make changes.

Example

Was your design approved by the school principal?

Context: “decision making”

(verb) to be accepted or agreed to by someone in authority. It's like when a teacher says 'yes' to your idea or request.

Example

The city council approved the construction of a new park in the neighborhood.

Example

The supervisor did not approve the employee's vacation request.

Example

Did the board of directors approve the new marketing strategy?

How to pronounce approved

Pronunciation: [/əˈpɹuːvd/]

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