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Satisfactory vs Approving - What's the difference?

satisfactory | approving |

As adjectives the difference between satisfactory and approving

is that satisfactory is done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient while approving is expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.

As a verb approving is

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satisfactory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Done to satisfaction; adequate or sufficient
    • The satisfactory results of the survey led to his promotion .

    Derived terms

    * satisfactorily * satisfaction * satisfied * unsatisfactory

    approving

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Expressing approbation; commending; as, an approving smile.

    • Verb

    (head)