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

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For enterprise marketers, an AI agent might could be used to create a whole new set of campaign assets in minutes by localizing preapproved on-brand materials developed by the creative team. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Advocating to extend such policies and encouraging the governing bodies to create preapproved templates for fire-resistant designs could further reduce delays. Seth Gellis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 The New York Times also reported on Thursday that on the night of the collision, the helicopter was flying too high and at least a half mile off the preapproved path, citing people briefed on the matter. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025 The city plans to adjust zoning laws and building codes and launch a website with preapproved designs to help homeowners navigate the construction process. Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for preapproved

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 22 Apr. 2025.

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