Noun

(en noun)

Prolonged enthusiastic applause.

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(Ancient Rome ) A victory ceremony of less importance than a triumph.

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.