ap ‧ proved /əˈpruːvd/ BrE AmE adjective [only before noun]
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ approving ≠ ↑ disapproving , ↑ approved ; verb : ↑ approve ≠ ↑ disapprove ; noun : ↑ approval ≠ ↑ disapproval ; adverb : ↑ approvingly ≠ ↑ disapprovingly ]
officially recognized as being of a particular level or standard:
Funding is available for approved courses.