adj
approved
uh-PROOVD
adj
1
Officially accepted or given permission.
"The medicine was finally approved for use by doctors."
2
Tested and shown to work well over time.
"This is a tried and approved method for baking bread."
How to Use Approved
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven official permission, or proven to work well.
Common pairings
approved by
government-approved
a tried and approved method
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The medicine was finally _____ for use by doctors.