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prequalification

prequalification

1 6.3
A check that shows if someone meets basic requirements before they can proceed
  • noun
  • /ˌpriːkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
translation icon : precalificación
  • The Commission believes that the WHO/UN Prequalification Programme can and should evolve to address a wider range of essential medicines, at least until international standards have been established and the global generic market has developed sufficient capacity to produce and distribute adequate supplies of quality, safe medicines.

Examples

  • WHO's process of prequalification for participating in international tenders for UN procurement began in 1987 with childhood vaccines.

    Academic text (2016)

  • WHO prequalification of diagnostic products has also expanded, focusing mainly on in-vitro diagnostics for HIV, malaria, and hepatitis C.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Is prequalification for a loan a workable scheme?

    Academic text (1999)

  • Quality standards used in prequalification have also been adopted by other institutions, including NMRAs, donors such as the Global Fund and UNITAID, and the MPP.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Prequalification of medicines started in 2001, initially because of the very small number of affordable products available for procurement by large-scale HIV treatment programs such as the Global Fund.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The effect of the prequalification program is far-reaching; for example, prequalified vaccines now immunize 64% of infants worldwide.

    Academic text (2016)

  • This section identifies five crucial areas of opportunity for improving the quality and safety of essential medicines: regulatory harmonization, prequalification, improved procurement, enhanced surveillance, and accountability.

    Academic text (2016)

  • Before applying for the loan, she completed the prequalification process to ensure she met all the requirements.

  • Many buyers complete a prequalification to assess their budget before starting their home search.

  • The contractor must undergo prequalification to determine if she meets the project's criteria for bids.

Synonyms

precheck
vsprequalification
1 3.8

A check you do before an event to find problems

is used to decide basic eligibility to continue or apply
credentialing
vsprequalification
  • Formal
1 5.1

Checking and approving someone's qualifications to give official permission

focuses on an initial basic eligibility check before allowing further steps
precertification
vsprequalification
  • Specialized
7.7

A temporary certificate allowing limited use or testing before full approval

is a basic eligibility check rather than a formal temporary approval
prescreen
vsprequalification
4.8

A short check before a main selection or release

is meant to confirm basic eligibility rather than choose among many candidates

Antonyms

disqualification
15 5.2

Officials stop someone from taking part because they did not follow a rule or meet a requirement

How Thorough

prequalification
1 6.3
informal
98 3.1

Surface Forms

prequalification singular
prequalifications plural

Morphology

prequalification = prequalify (transparent) = pre + qualify + ation

This is a regular noun formation from the verb 'prequalify', meaning the act or result of qualifying in advance.

Etymology

Prequalification combines pre- 'before' and qualification from qualify 'meet the required standard'. So a prequalification is a quick check done 'before' the main process to see if someone meets the basic requirements and can move on.