area-approved
|ar-ea-ap-proved|
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/ˈɛriə əˈpruːvd/
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/ˈɛəriə əˈpruːvd/
certified for a specific area
Etymology
Etymology Information
'area-approved' is a compound word formed from 'area' and 'approved'. 'Area' originates from Latin 'area', meaning 'open space', and 'approved' comes from Latin 'approbare', meaning 'to assent to'.
Historical Evolution
'Area' and 'approved' have been used in English since the Middle Ages, with 'approved' evolving from Old French 'aprover'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'approved' meant 'to prove or demonstrate', but it evolved to mean 'to sanction or authorize'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
certified or sanctioned for use or operation within a specific geographical area.
The equipment is area-approved for use in the northern region.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 07:10