approval vs warrant

warrant vs approval

approval and warrant both are nouns.

approval is not a verb while warrant is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
approval	Yes	No	No	No
warrant	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, warrant is a hyponym of approval; that is, warrant is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approval:

approval: a message expressing a favorable opinion
warrant: formal and explicit approval

Other hyponyms of approval include approbation, countenance, endorsement, imprimatur, indorsement, sanction, credit, recognition, connivance, secret approval, tacit consent, permission, encouragement, acclaim, acclamation, eclat, plaudit, plaudits, applause, clapping, hand clapping, cheer, congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise, testimonial, tribute, thumbs up.

approval (noun)	warrant (noun)
the formal act of approving	a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
a message expressing a favorable opinion	a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
a feeling of liking something or someone good	formal and explicit approval
acceptance as satisfactory	a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

approval (verb)	warrant (verb)
	provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
	stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

Difference between approval and warrant

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