preauthorization
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/ˌpriːˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(preauthorize)
prior approval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preauthorization' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'authorization' from Latin 'auctorizare,' meaning 'to authorize.'
Historical Evolution
'preauthorization' evolved from the combination of 'pre-' and 'authorization' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to authorize beforehand,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of obtaining approval from a third party, typically an insurance company, before a service is provided.
The hospital required preauthorization before the surgery could proceed.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45