Korean word

결재자

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeoljaeja

Meaning

  • nounapprover

Example

이 서류는 결재자의 서명이 필요합니다.i seo ryu neun kyeol jae ja ui seo myeong i pi ryo ham ni da

This document requires the approver's signature.

Illustration for 결재자 (approver)

More examples

결재자가 부재 중이라 처리가 지연되고 있어요.kyeol jae ja ga pu jae chung i ra cheo ri ga chi yeon doe go i sseo yo

Processing is delayed because the approver is absent.

Core concept

The person authorized to give official approval to a document or proposal and accept responsibility for that decision.

Similar words

결제자kyeoljeja: Person who pays a bill or other charge.
승인자seunginja: Person authorized to approve a request or application.
결재권자kyeoljaegwonja: Person with authority to make the final official decision on a document or matter.

Definition in Korean

서류나 안건을 공식적으로 허가하거나 책임을 지고 승인하는 권한을 가진 사람seo ryu na an geo neul kong sik jjeo geu ro heo ga ha geo na chae gi meul chi go seung in ha neun kwon ha neul ka jin sa ram

Word origin

It combines the Sino-Korean term for official approval with a suffix meaning a person, naming the person who gives that approval.

Usage tips

  • In Korean workplaces, this role is often identified by a job title rather than a personal name, so approval requests commonly focus on which position must sign off.

Other meanings

  • approving officernoun
  • approval authoritynoun

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