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Conformation vs Approval - What's the difference?

conformation | approval |

As nouns the difference between conformation and approval

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

conformation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of conforming; the act of producing conformity.
  • The state of being conformed; agreement; hence; structure, as depending on the arrangement of parts; form; arrangement.
  • (chemistry) The spatial arrangement of the atoms in a molecule as a result of rotation about a single bond
  • 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