approvable
Americanadjective
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capable of being approved.
-
worthy of being approved; commendable.
Other Word Forms
- approvability noun
- approvably adverb
- unapprovable adjective
- unapprovably adverb
Etymology
Origin of approvable
Example Sentences
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“If they weren’t YouTube stars, this fight is still approvable in every commission in this country as debut athletes,” Andy Foster, the executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, said in an interview.
From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2019
“There’s a litany of reasons why it’s approvable: their physical characteristics. Conor’s the taller guy, has a longer reach, is a southpaw, clearly the younger fighter at 29 to Floyd at 40,” Bennett said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2017
Volkswagen has not submitted an approvable recall plan to bring the vehicles into compliance and reduce pollution.
From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2016
Johnson was more circumspect, arguing that the sites are "within the ambit of what's approvable under the consent decree" while conceding shortcomings.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2011
Sectional cases are very convenient, and are now being designed in artistic styles, but are not yet altogether approvable for the parlor or living room.
From The Complete Home by Laughlin, Clara E. (Clara Elizabeth)
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