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on approval

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial on approval has 1 sense
  1. on approval - for examination (with an option to buy); "they took the VCR on approval"

Definitions from the Web

Term: on approval

Part of Speech: Prepositional Phrase

Sense 1: Subject to a trial or test period before final acceptance or rejection.

Usage:

  1. The customer decided to purchase the product on approval to ensure its quality.
  2. The artist left her painting on approval at the gallery, allowing potential buyers to view it before making a decision.
  3. As a cautious buyer, he always prefers to buy expensive items on approval first to evaluate their suitability.

Sense 2: Depending on a person's acceptance or permission.

Usage:

  1. She submitted her proposal on approval, waiting for her supervisor's authorization to proceed.
  2. The changes in the project plan must be made on approval of the board members.
  3. He borrowed the book on approval, ensuring he could return it if he didn't find it useful.

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