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preproduction

pre·pro·duc·tion [ pr prə dúksh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
preliminary work: the plans and activities, e.g. those relating to finance, equipment, and personnel, that precede the production phase of a project, especially in the entertainment and manufacturing industries



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. happening before production: preceding a production phase

2. prototypic: produced as a trial or prototype

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