# approved

Pronunciation: say "uh-PROOVD" /əˈpɹuːvd/

## Verb

1. Simple past and past participle of approve. — simple past and past participle of approve
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of approve.
   - _The council approved the construction permit after a long debate._
   - _Voters approved the measure by a wide margin._

## Adjective

2. Officially accepted or sanctioned after receiving formal approval.
   - Simple: Officially accepted or allowed by someone with the power to decide.
   - _The committee circulated a list of approved suppliers._
   - _Each approved candidate received a formal letter confirming their place._

## Adjective

3. Proven or shown to be reliable through actual experience; tried and tested. *(archaic)*
   - Simple: Shown to be good or reliable through real experience.

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