The difference between Admiration and Approval
When used as nouns, admiration means a positive emotion including wonder and approbation, whereas approval means an expression granting permission.
check bellow for the other definitions of Admiration and Approval
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Admiration as a noun:
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
Examples:
"'admiration of a war hero"
"They looked at the landscape in admiration."
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Admiration as a noun (obsolete):
Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).
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Admiration as a noun (obsolete):
Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.
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Approval as a noun:
An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.
Examples:
"I need to get an approval on this purchase order."
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Approval as a noun:
An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.
Examples:
"Words of approval never seem to come from him."
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Approval as a noun (especially, philately):
Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.