Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

approbation

noun

/ˌæp.rəˈbeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

Approval or praise, especially officially or publicly.

Examples

The teacher gave her approbation to the students for their hard work in the project.
He received the committee’s approbation for his innovative proposal.

Meaning

Approbation refers to a positive acknowledgment or commendation for someone’s achievements or actions. It is often associated with formal approval from an authority.