- seal of approval
- UK / US
noun [singular]
something that you say that shows you admire someone or approve of them
English dictionary. 2014.
seal of approval
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seal of approval — ˌseal of apˈproval noun [singular] 1. a mark or sign that shows that an organization has tested a product and it meets their standards: • Environmentally friendly products are marked with a special seal of approval. 2. if you give something your… … Financial and business terms
seal of approval — noun an indication of approved or superior status (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑cachet, ↑seal • Derivationally related forms: ↑seal (for: ↑seal) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
seal of approval — a statement or action that shows a good opinion of something. We can finalize the trip to China once we get Bernard s seal of approval. With the seal of approval of a government grant, arts organizations find it easier to raise funds. Etymology:… … New idioms dictionary
seal of approval — If a project or contract receives a seal of approval, it receives formal support or approval from higher authorities. We can t conclude the deal without the director s seal of approval … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
seal of approval — seal of ap proval noun singular something that someone says that shows that you admire them or approve of them … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
seal of approval — formal signature, permission, authorization … English contemporary dictionary
seal of approval — /ˌsi:l əv ə pru:v(ə)l/ noun a certificate from an organisation to show that a product has been officially approved … Marketing dictionary in english
Good Netkeeping Seal of Approval — The Good NetKeeping Seal of Approval or GNKSA is a designation that indicates a piece of Usenet newsreader (client) software meets a set of usability and formatting standards. The name is a play on the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval , a set… … Wikipedia
WE Seal of approval program — (WSA) was a consumer protection/anti mail fraud program that assisted collectors of nostalgia between 1970 and 1984 who had been victimized by fraudulent advertisers in hobbyist magazines. It aided collectors of comic books, Star Trek, movie… … Wikipedia
approval — ap‧prov‧al [əˈpruːvl] noun [uncountable] 1. when someone officially accepts something: • His proposals cannot become law until they have obtained Congressional approval. • Approval for the new buildings was given in July. 2. on approval if you… … Financial and business terms
