/ˌpriːəˈproʊv/ or /priːˈaʊv/ (pre-AP-roh-v) or (pre-OW-v)

Definitions

1. verb

to approve something before it is finalized or presented

“The bank preapproved her loan before she applied for the mortgage.”

2. verb (transitive)

to approve or validate something in advance of its final form or presentation

“The editor preapproved the article for publication before the final proofreading.”

3. noun

an act or instance of approving something before its final form or presentation

“The preapproval of the contract was a crucial step in the negotiations.”