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Acknowledged vs Approved - What's the difference?

acknowledged | approved |

As adjectives the difference between acknowledged and approved

is that acknowledged is generally accepted, recognized or admitted while approved is having received approval.

As verbs the difference between acknowledged and approved

is that acknowledged is past tense of acknowledg while approved is past tense of approve.

acknowledged

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (acknowledg)
  • (acknowledge)

    • approved

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Having received approval.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (approve)