to precertify
- verb
- /priːˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/
- Specialized
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precertificar
- The surgeon may use the code 41120-52 for reduction, but again, the procedure should be precertified. This is especially important because the code requires a modifier, and the procedure must be repeated in order to obtain the desired results.
Examples
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To avoid delays, it's best to precertify any necessary documents before the meeting.
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These occupational groups are considered precertified.
Academic text (1990) -
There are usually strict requirements to have ERCs precertified, and consequently, these programs usually have high transaction costs.
Academic text (2000) -
Before selling the new software, we must precertify it to ensure it meets all industry standards.
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The insurance company will precertify the procedure, so the patient won't have to pay anything out of pocket.
Synonyms
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3.9
To officially say that something meets a required standard
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4.3
Give official permission for something before it happens
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6.1
To officially say that a person or program meets standards
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5.5
To check before applying that someone meets the conditions
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7.0
To give something formal approval from someone in charge
To say officially that something meets a required standard
To give permission to start or use something
Antonyms
- Formal
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7.4
To officially take away approval so officials no longer recognize a school or group
How Authorized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Precertify starts with pre- meaning 'before' and ends with certify, which means 'to make certain' and is like the word certificate. So, to precertify something is to officially approve or confirm it 'before' it is used.