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preform
pre·form [ pree fáwrm ] (past and past participle pre·formed, present participle pre·form·ing, 3rd person present singular pre·forms)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. form beforehand: to shape or form something beforehand
2. give initial shape: to give something a preliminary shape

pre·for·ma·tion [ pr fawr máysh'n ] noun
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