approval rating

[/əˈpruːvəl ˈreɪtɪŋ/]
nounpl: approval ratings
índice de aprovação
1. a percentage or measure indicating the level of public approval of a political figure, government, or institution based on surveys or polls
The president's approval rating dropped to 35% after the controversial decision.
O índice de aprovação do presidente caiu para 35% após a decisão controversa.
2. a statistical representation of how favorably the public views a particular leader or administration
Polling organizations track approval ratings monthly to measure public sentiment.
Organizações de pesquisa monitoram os índices de aprovação mensalmente para medir o sentimento público.
Approval ratings are central to political discourse in both the USA and Brazil, frequently cited by news media, political analysts, and campaigns. In Brazil, approval ratings became increasingly important for measuring presidential performance, especially during political crises. The term reflects Anglo-American polling methodology that has become globalized in political commentary.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
favorability ratingpublic approvalpopularity ratingsupport rating
Antonyms / Antônimos
disapproval ratingdisapproval index

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
índice de aprovação
most common term used in media and political discourse
General Brazilian
taxa de aprovação
alternative term, slightly more formal
São Paulo
índice de aprovação
standard usage in major urban centers
Portugal
taxa de aprovação
Portuguese variant, more commonly used than in Brazil

Related Words

pollsurveypublic opinionfavorabilitypopularitysentiment analysispolitical polling

Related Idioms & Phrases

approval rating in freefall
riding high in the polls
approval rating surge
bounce in approval ratings
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