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appro

[ ap-roh ]

noun

, British Informal.
  1. (of a purchase) approval:

    on appro.

appro

/ ˈæprəʊ /

noun

  1. See approval
    an informal shortening of approval

    on appro

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Word History and Origins

Origin of appro1

First recorded in 1870–75; appr(oval) + -o

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Example Sentences

Appro, contraction of approbation, a word much in use among jewellers.

"You see, I'm going on what the shops call 'appro,'" she said.

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