Definition

The process of being accepted or allowed to enter a place, especially in a medical or educational context, before the official admission date.

Example

The hospital requires preadmission paperwork to be completed before the patient's scheduled surgery.

Conversation

Did you hear about the preadmission process for that new college program?

Yeah, I heard it can really save time on applications.

Exactly! I’m thinking about applying early to get the preadmission benefits.

That sounds like a smart move; it could give you a better chance!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preadmission → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "admittere" (meaning to send to or allow in). The word refers to the process of allowing someone in before the official admission process begins.

Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'pre-' meaning before, and 'admittere' meaning to allow in — so preadmission is about allowing someone in before the official process.

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