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[ adjective ] established by authority; given authoritative approval
Synonyms Examples "a list of approved candidates" Used in print (The Times-Picayune, [New Orleans]...)Substitute approved objects for forbidden ones and keep telling him how he is to act . (Handbook of Federal Aids to Communities. U.S. Dep...)To qualify for either type of loan , an applicant must be a small business or approved small business `` pool '' and must meet certain credit requirements . The Government will contract with an eligible applicant to pay up_to one-half of the cost of approved exploration work as it progresses . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] generally or especially officially judged acceptable or satisfactory
Examples "an approved method" "work on the approved project went ahead on schedule" Related terms |
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