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   preview

   /ˈpriːvjuː/

   noun

   • 1. an opportunity to view something before it is acquired or becomes generally available: "I have photos of the goods if anyone would like a preview"
   • ▪ a showing of a film, exhibition, etc. before its official opening: "there was a small reception after the preview"
   • ▪ a trailer for a film: "the preview shows a scene not included in the actual film"
   • ▪ a publicity article or review of a forthcoming film, book, etc., based on an advance viewing: "in our preview of children's books, we select some forthcoming titles"
   • ▪ a facility for inspecting the appearance of a document before it is printed.

   verb

   • 1. display (a product, film, etc.) before it is made generally available: "the company will preview an enhanced version of its database"
   • ▪ see or inspect (something) before it is used or becomes generally available: "the teacher should preview teaching aids to ensure that they are at the right level"
   • ▪ comment on (a forthcoming event): "next week we'll be previewing the new season"

   Derivatives

   • 1. previewer noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREVIEW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to describe something or be shown before it officially begins: Miller's new play is previewing (= being performed publicly before it officially opens) at the Theatre Royal tomorrow. On page 11, Sally Gaines previews next week's movies on TV. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › previewPreview Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PREVIEW is to see beforehand; specifically : to view or to show in advance of public presentation. How to use preview in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › previewPREVIEW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an earlier or previous view. an advance showing of a motion picture, play, etc., before its public opening. an advance showing of brief scenes in a motion picture, television show, etc., for purposes of advertisement. anything that gives an advance idea or impression of something to come.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREVIEW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A preview is an opportunity to see something such as a film, exhibition, or invention before it is open or available to the public.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREVIEW | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to describe something or be shown before it officially begins: Miller's new play is previewing (= being performed publicly before it officially opens) at the Theater Royal tomorrow. On page 11, Sally Gaines previews next week's movies on TV. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › preview_1preview noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a chance to see what something will be like before it happens or is shown. Click on the print preview button. Definition of preview noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › previewPreview - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A preview gives you a look at something that hasn't been released yet. You see lots of previews at the movies. If you've been to a movie lately, chances are you saw plenty of previews — little highlights of upcoming movies that are designed to make you want to see them.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › previewPreview - definition of preview by The Free Dictionary

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   Define preview. preview synonyms, preview pronunciation, preview translation, English dictionary definition of preview. the showing of a movie, play, etc. prior to its public opening; to see or show in advance: They always show previews before the movie.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPREVIEW | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PREVIEW definition: 1. an opportunity to see a film, play, etc before it is shown to the public 2. a short film that…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › preview_2preview verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of preview verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.