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Approval vs Rejection - What's the difference?

approval | rejection |

As nouns the difference between approval and rejection

is that approval is an expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements while rejection is the act of rejecting.

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

    rejection

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of rejecting.
  • The state of being rejected.
  • (sports) a blocked shot
  • Derived terms

    * rejection letter