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approbation

noun/ˌaprəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/

C2CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
FormalRegister

Approval or praise, especially when formally expressed.

The design won the unanimous approbation of the review board.

Similar: approval, commendation

Topic: GRE Verbal in General English

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