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the approval vs approval

Both 'the approval' and 'approval' can be correct depending on the context. 'The approval' is used when referring to a specific approval that has been mentioned before or is known to the listener/reader. 'Approval' is used in a general sense without specifying any particular approval.

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the approval

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific approval that has been mentioned before or is known to the listener.

Use 'the approval' when you are talking about a particular approval that has been previously mentioned or is clear from the context.

Examples:

I am waiting for the approval from the board.
The approval we received was for the new project.

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3 days ago ... 2023 The standing committee ruled that Hong Kong's courts need the approval of the territory's chief executive or a separate committee to ...
Aug 8, 2022 ... In some cases, the approval of a new drug is expedited. Accelerated Approval can be applied to promising therapies that treat a serious or ...
You can require the approval of an item or file before the content becomes visible to specific users. By requiring approval, organizations can apply a ...
8 days ago ... She craves the approval of her classmates. approval noun [U] (PERMISSION).
All approvals are stored in the Common Data Service, where only people on the approval and a tenant admin can access them. Workflow approval - When you create ...

Alternatives:

the approval process
the approval letter
the approval criteria
the approval decision
the approval document

approval

This phrase is correct when referring to approval in a general sense without specifying a particular approval.

Use 'approval' when you are talking about approval in a general way without referring to a specific instance.

Examples:

She sought approval from her manager before proceeding.
Approval is required before starting the project.

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Their approval would finally launch Pixar into production.
His need for my approval is exhausting.
It equipped with db-killer and European charter approval.
The applicant for approval shall provide documentation describing checking and calibration procedures.
Because I realize I miss your approval.
Your approval has renewed my desire to live.
A few things that require your approval.
You've brought a stranger without prior approval.
Russell Jackson's office needs your approval on this.
We need your approval for the name...
Cabinet ministers cannot propose legislation without parliamentary approval.
Mortgage approval typically takes 24-48 hours after application.
Each G-Lights led flood light deserve the approval certifications.
Prior approval by the Ministry of Commerce.
Please take the "LAFE" approval very seriously.
It must get FDA and EU Directives approval.
Instant approval is biggest advantage for loan seekers in this category.
Delivered this information with my knowledge and approval.
But I assume he requires your approval.
FDA went through their approval process.

Alternatives:

official approval
managerial approval
necessary approval
required approval
final approval

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