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approbation

/ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
Meanings
  • noun

    Formal expression of approval or sanction.

    - "The board gave its approbation to the new project."
    - "The academic community granted its approbation to the research."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/



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Antonyms

disapprobation
Synonyms

approval , concurrence , consent , liking , sanction
Rhymes
Words rhyming with approbation
approve , grieve , believe , achieve
Variants
List of all variants of approbation that leads to same result
approbation , approbations , approbatory , self-approbation , self-approbations
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'approbare', meaning 'to test or examine and declare valid'.

Trivia
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  1. Approval was once used as a term in medieval Europe to describe the process of confirming the authenticity of a document.

  2. The term 'approbation' is also used in the field of medicine to describe the process of testing a new drug or treatment before it is released to the public.

Related Concepts
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  1. endorsement: An explicit statement of support or approval for a person, product, or idea.

  2. sanction: A formal approval or permission, often with the implication of authority or support.

Culture
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Approval is a common theme in literature, often used to denote the acceptance or validation of an idea or person. In art, approval can be represented through the use of positive reviews or critical acclaim.

How to Memorize "approbation"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people nodding in agreement, signifying their approval.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'approbation' with the idea of positive feedback or validation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the phrase 'Approval is a good feeling' to help memorize the word.

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1. Break it down: First, break down the word 'approbation' into smaller parts, 'ap', 'pro', 'ba', 'tion'. This will make it easier to remember.

2. Create a story: Create a story using these smaller parts. For example, 'Ape' (ap) is trying to 'propose' (pro) to 'baby' (ba) but 'nation' (tion) is against it.

3. Visualize: Visualize this story in your mind. The more vivid the visualization, the easier it will be to remember.

4. Associate: Associate this story with something you already know. For example, if you know the word 'approve', you can associate 'approbation' with it as it has a similar meaning.

5. Practice: Practice writing and saying the word 'approbation' until it becomes second nature to you.

6. Use it: Try to use the word 'approbation' in a sentence. This will help reinforce it in your memory.

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