different between signoff vs approval

English

Etymology

sign +? off, from the phrasal verb.

Noun

signoff (plural signoffs)

1. The act or process of signing off (approving with a signature).
2. The process of exiting a computer system; logoff.
   • 1980, University of Michigan Computing Center, Newsletter (volume 10, issues 1-21, page 5)

     Another problem stems from the fact that many different things can cause a user signoff. ln most cases, it is the issuance of the $SIGNOFF command, but there are other circumstances after which the system will force a user off […]

3. (bridge) A bid indicating that one's partner should pass.

Anagrams

• goniffs, offings, sing-off

English

Etymology

approve +? -al

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /??p?u?v?l/
• (US) IPA^(key): /??p?uv?l/

Noun

approval (countable and uncountable, plural approvals)

1. An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing, or event meets requirements.

2. An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

3. (especially philately) Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match their stated interests; the collector can approve of or return the item.

Synonyms

• (expression granting permission or indicating agreement): approbation, sanction; See also Thesaurus:approval
• (expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement): commendation; See also Thesaurus:praise

Related terms

• approve

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