What is the meaning of approving?

noun

• The formal act of approving.
  • usage: "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
  • synonyms: blessing, approval

verb

• Give sanction to.
  • usage: "I approve of his educational policies"
  • synonyms: approve, O. K., okay, sanction
• Judge to be right or commendable; think well of.
  • synonyms: approve

adjective

• Expressing or manifesting praise or approval.
  • usage: "approbative criticism"; "an affirmative nod"
  • synonyms: affirmative, approbative, approbatory, plausive