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preview

pre·view [ pr vy ]


noun  (plural pre·views)
Definition:
 
1. opportunity to see something in advance: a showing of something, especially a movie, play, or exhibit, to a select audience before the general public sees it

2. description of forthcoming show: a piece printed in a paper or magazine or broadcast on radio or TV describing and commenting on something that is soon to be broadcast or presented to the public

3. promotional film: a short film shown on TV or at a movie theater promoting an upcoming movie or program

4. indication of future event: a sample or foretaste of something likely to occur in the future
polls that could provide a preview of actual election results



transitive verb  (past and past participle pre·viewed, present participle pre·view·ing, 3rd person present singular pre·views)
Definition:
 
1. show something in advance: to put on a performance or showing of something for a select audience before the general public has the opportunity to see it

2. describe show in advance: to write, print, or broadcast a short piece that describes and comments on something that is soon to be broadcast or presented to the public

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