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Recertify vs Approval - What's the difference?

recertify | approval |

As a verb recertify

is to certify again.

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.

recertify

English

Verb

  • To certify again.
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    • , passage=It says that export controls on specific items or technologies should last no longer than 1 year unless the government can recertify them. }}

    Derived terms

    *recertification

    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

    Related terms

    * approve