seal of approval
An official approval; the mark denoting it; a sanction; any semiofficial,…An official approval; the mark denoting it (in a document); a sanction; (figuratively) any semiofficial, authoritative, or humorous approval.
» When Tobita gives a plan his seal of approval, the client accepts it at first glance.
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1 sensesAn official approval; the mark denoting it (in a document); a sanction; (figuratively) any semiofficial, authoritative, or humorous approval.
These watermarked documents are marked with the building inspector's seal of approval.
Our cat has clearly given the new catfood his seal of approval.
Zulassungssiegel, Anerkennungssiegel, Bestätigungssiegel
- an indication of approved or superior status
Examples
1 sentencesWhen Tobita gives a plan his seal of approval, the client accepts it at first glance.
Translations
1 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: seals of approval| Singular | seal of approval |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
5 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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