1. to approve something in advance before it is formally requested or submitted
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The bank preapproves qualified customers for credit cards.
• The insurance company preapproves certain medical procedures.
• Our manager preapproves all vacation requests submitted by the deadline.
• The credit card company preapproves her for a higher spending limit.
• The school district preapproves textbooks before teachers can order them.
• The loan officer preapproves mortgage applications based on initial documentation.