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immediately upon approval
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "immediately upon approval" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something will happen right after receiving approval. Example: "The project will commence immediately upon approval from the board."
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5 human-written examples
The approved gene names and symbols will be released immediately upon approval.
Science
The bill was altered only to remove an "emergency" provision that would have made it effective immediately upon approval.
News & Media
Borrowers will get their loans immediately upon approval.
News & Media
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News & Media
The account may be available to use immediately upon approval in-store or online.
Wiki
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
The provisions of the new law took effect immediately upon its approval during last Monday's regularly scheduled meeting of the county Legislature.
News & Media
Two Dow officials, Bryan Stuart and Bruce Houtman, closed their proposal by saying that "implementation will begin immediately upon receipt of approval" from Helliker.
News & Media
We will meet with the TLC beginning Monday to work on a new version of Lyft that is fully-licensed by the TLC, and we will launch immediately upon the TLC's approval.
News & Media
Upon approval, investigators will be given immediate access.
Science
Knowing he planned to use full body prosthetics, Buechler scheduled a test screening, the first in Friday the 13th history for the character, and Mancuso immediately gave Hodder approval upon seeing him.
Wiki
Publication of the manuscript was contingent upon approval by AbbVie Inc.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "immediately upon approval", ensure the context clearly defines who or what provides the approval. This adds clarity and avoids ambiguity.
Common error
Avoid using "immediately upon approval" without specifying who grants the approval. For example, instead of "The process starts immediately upon approval", write "The process starts immediately upon the manager's approval."
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "immediately upon approval" functions as an adverbial phrase modifying a verb, indicating the timing of an action in direct relation to the moment approval is granted. As Ludwig AI shows, it highlights the lack of delay.
Frequent in
Science
30%
News & Media
30%
Wiki
20%
Less common in
Formal & Business
10%
Encyclopedias
5%
Reference
5%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "immediately upon approval" is a grammatically correct and usable phrase that indicates that something will happen right after receiving approval, as confirmed by Ludwig AI. While not extremely common, it finds use in news, science, and general contexts. It's important to clearly specify who is granting the approval to avoid ambiguity. Related phrases such as "right after authorization" or "directly following endorsement" can be used for variety. Therefore, while it's safe to say that this phrase is not a linguistic extravagance, it is still very useful.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
right when authorized
Simple substitution of 'authorized' for 'approval'.
right after authorization
Replaces 'approval' with a synonym, maintaining the immediate timing.
directly following endorsement
Substitutes 'immediately' and 'approval' with 'directly following' and 'endorsement', respectively, emphasizing the sequence.
instantly after clearance
Uses 'instantly' to highlight the speed and 'clearance' as a different form of approval.
as soon as sanctioned
Replaces 'approval' with 'sanctioned', indicating a formal authorization.
forthwith upon ratification
Employs more formal vocabulary, replacing "immediately" with "forthwith" and "approval" with "ratification".
without delay after permission
Emphasizes the absence of delay and uses 'permission' instead of 'approval'.
promptly following the green light
Uses the idiom "green light" to represent approval and "promptly" for immediacy.
on receipt of consent
Focuses on receiving consent as the trigger for the immediate action.
directly the moment consent is given
More verbose alternative stressing that the action occurs at the very moment consent is given.
FAQs
How can I use "immediately upon approval" in a sentence?
You can use "immediately upon approval" to indicate that something will happen right after receiving authorization. For example, "The changes will be implemented immediately upon approval from the board".
What can I say instead of "immediately upon approval"?
You can use alternatives like "right after authorization", "directly following endorsement", or "as soon as sanctioned" depending on the context.
Is it redundant to say "immediately upon approval"?
While "immediately" and "upon" both suggest promptness, the phrase "immediately upon approval" emphasizes that the action is contingent on and directly follows the approval, so it isn't necessarily redundant.
What's the difference between "immediately upon approval" and "after approval"?
"Immediately upon approval" suggests that there is no delay between the approval and the subsequent action. "After approval" simply indicates that the action occurs sometime after the approval, without necessarily implying immediacy.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
4.3/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested