preform

[v. pree-fawrm; n. pree-fawrm]

pre·form

[v. pree-fawrm; n. pree-fawrm]
verb (used with object)
1.
to form beforehand.
2.
to determine or decide beforehand: to preform an opinion.
3.
to shape or fashion beforehand: to preform a mold.
noun
4.
biscuit (def. 5).
5.
any of various uncompleted objects of manufacture after preliminary shaping.

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Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin praefōrmāre. See pre-, form

non·pre·formed, adjective
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preform

verb
1. form into a shape resembling the final, desired one 
2. form or shape beforehand or determine the shape of beforehand 
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