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post-approval

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/poʊst əˈpruːvəl/

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/pəʊst əˈpruːvəl/

after official approval

Etymology
Etymology Information

'post-approval' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'approval' meaning 'official consent or agreement'.

Historical Evolution

The term 'post-approval' evolved from the need to describe activities and processes that occur after an official approval has been granted.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any activity following approval, but it has become more specific to regulatory and monitoring processes in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the period or process following the official approval of a product, service, or action, often involving monitoring and evaluation.

The drug underwent rigorous post-approval testing to ensure its safety.

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Last updated: 2025/01/13 21:13