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Meaning of rubber stamp

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rubber stamp

noun

Definitions

  1. A piece of rubber or similar material with a design or text carved or molded for the purpose of transferring ink or dye to imprint that design on another object.

    Example: The library had a rubber stamp to imprint the due date.

  2. A person or organisation that approves, routinely or as a formality, matters decided by some other person or organisation.

verb

Definitions

  1. To process, approve or decide matters routinely rather than through careful consideration.

    Example: They usually just rubber stamp orders under $100.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a person, organisation, or process, making decisions or approving matters routinely or without real power.

    Example: rubber stamp committee