preapproved

adjective

pre·​ap·​proved ˌprē-ə-ˈprüvd How to pronounce preapproved (audio)
variants or pre-approved
: having been approved in advance
a preapproved credit card
a list of preapproved medications

Examples of preapproved in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Any sign could be posted for a maximum of two weeks, and only students, student organizations, or university departments may place a sign in authorized places to promote preapproved activities. Divya Kumar, Orlando Sentinel, 16 July 2024 For middle schools, district superintendents will choose from a list of preapproved math curricula, which currently includes three options: Illustrative Math, i-Ready and Amplify. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024 Reading the words that deviated from the preapproved graduation script, Sissoko tried not to cry. Emma Goldberg, New York Times, 28 May 2024 McGrath is out on preapproved leave, the department said last week. Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for preapproved 

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Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preapproved was in 1960

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“Preapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preapproved. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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