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Applicable vs Approval - What's the difference?

applicable | approval |

As an adjective applicable

is suitable for application, relevant.

As a noun approval is

an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.

applicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant
  • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    approval

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
  • I need to get an approval on this purchase order.
  • An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
  • Words of approval never seem to come from him.
  • (especially, philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.
  • Synonyms

    * (expression granting permission or indicating agreement) approbation, sanction * (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement) commendation