[ Approve ]

If you deal with documentation or knowledge, you’ll possibly have approving to do.

The act of approval, in the context of documentation or records, is a conscious act not to be taken lightly.  It is expected that the approver is aware of the content of the document or record that they are ‘signing off’. 

“Approved” documents have more weight and authority than draft or unsigned (unapproved) ones.  Approval means, in the case of project records, the content is accurate.  It means that in the case of project plans, specifications or designs, the content is correct and expected to be followed.