This is the 1584th most frequent Dutch word.
goedkeuring
Approval.
In this sentence, 'goedkeuring' is used as a noun meaning 'approval', referring to the consent provided by an entity (the committee) for a specific proposal.
De commissie verleende haar goedkeuring aan het nieuwe voorstel.
The committee granted its approval for the new proposal.
Here, 'goedkeuring' again functions as a noun signifying 'approval', emphasizing the authorization needed from a superior to commence an action.
Hij wacht op de goedkeuring van zijn baas voordat hij met het project begint.
He is waiting for his boss's approval before starting the project.
In this usage, 'goedkeuring' denotes the act of confirming or agreeing with an idea, underlining the positive reception by an authoritative body.