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approbation

/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/
ap · pro · ba · tion /ˌæp · rə · ˈbeɪ · ʃn/
English Definition
n. Approval and endorsement; sanction
中文释义
批准，认可
Significado en Español
aprobación, visto bueno
한국어 뜻
승인, 인가
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chấp thuận, sự tán thành
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Example Sentence

The project received the approbation of the board.

该项目获得了董事会的批准。

Synonyms
approval sanction endorsement
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ap-(strengthen) + prob(prove, approve) + ation→ approval, approbation.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “approbation”: After the presentation, the speaker looked to the audience for approbation.

  1. A Approval
  2. B Criticism
  3. C Indifference
  4. D Curiosity
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A — Approval. “approbation” means n. Approval and endorsement; sanction

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The young artist secretly longed for the ______ of the famous critics.

  1. A approbation
  2. B disapproval
  3. C scorn
  4. D rejection
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A — approbation. “approbation” means n. Approval and endorsement; sanction

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Common questions about “approbation”

What does “approbation” mean?

approbation — n. Approval and endorsement; sanction. In Chinese: 批准，认可.

How do you pronounce “approbation”?

approbation is pronounced /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ap · pro · ba · tion.

How do you use “approbation” in a sentence?

The project received the approbation of the board. (该项目获得了董事会的批准。)

What are synonyms for “approbation”?

approval, sanction, endorsement — all close in meaning to approbation (n. Approval and endorsement; sanction).

Is “approbation” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. approbation appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “approbation”?

ap-(strengthen) + prob(prove, approve) + ation→ approval, approbation.

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