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received an approval vs received approval

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Received an approval' is used when referring to a specific approval from a particular person or entity, while 'received approval' is more general and can refer to approval in a broader sense.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 6003 views

received an approval

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific approval from a particular person or entity.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize the specific approval received from someone or an organization. It indicates a more targeted approval.

Examples:

  • She received an approval from the committee for her project proposal.
  • The manager received an approval from the board for the budget increase.
  • Oct 21, 2013 ... Adirondack Club & Resort project received an “approval” on conditions in January 2012, but zero “permits” have been issued due to ...
  • If you have received an approval of your preliminary grading plan from the Design. Review Board, Planning Commission or Town Council and your Conditions ...
  • "You have received an approval letter or Form I-797C from the Service Center or local office instructing you to come into the office for alien identification card ...
  • My wife has just received an approval letter for her Open Work Permit in her CIC account. Although she has been living with me till November in ...

Alternatives:

  • obtained approval
  • was granted approval
  • got approval
  • received approval from the board
  • received official approval

received approval

This phrase is correct and commonly used in a more general sense to indicate the act of receiving approval without specifying the source or details of the approval.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that approval was granted without focusing on the specifics of who or what provided the approval.

Examples:

  • The project received approval from the stakeholders.
  • The proposal received approval from the management team.
  • Concord Medical Received Approval to Build Shanghai Concord Cancer Hospital. By. Published: Apr 4, 2014 6:03 a.m. ET. Share. BEIJING, April 4, 2014  ...
  • Nov 25, 2014 ... Kandi's First Mid-tier Luxury Pure Electric Vehicle Received Approval From Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China. Tuesday ...
  • Nov 25, 2014 ... Kandi's First Mid-tier Luxury Pure Electric Vehicle Received Approval From Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China.
  • Nov 17, 2014 ... FortisBC has received approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to modify natural gas and propane rates. Beginning January 1, 2015 ...

Alternatives:

  • obtained approval
  • was granted approval
  • got approval
  • received the green light
  • approval was given

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