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Verified vs Approval - What's the difference?

verified | approval |

As a verb verified

is (verify).

As an adjective verified

is subject to positive verification.

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.

verified

English

Verb

(head)
  • (verify)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Subject to positive verification

    • 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