1. (noun)blessing, approval, approving the formal act of approving "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
2. (noun)approval a feeling of liking something or someonegood "although she fussed at them, she secretly viewed all her children with approval"
3. (noun)approval, favorable reception, favourable reception acceptance as satisfactory
"he bought it on approval"
4. (noun)approval, commendation a message expressing a favorable opinion "words of approval seldom passed his lips"