pre·pro·duc·tion

[pree-pruh-duhk-shuhn]
noun
1.
Movies. the steps necessary to prepare a film for production, as casting, choosing locations, and designing sets and costumes.
adjective
2.
occurring before production.

Origin:
1935–40; pre- + production

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preproduction (ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  preliminary work on or trial production of a play, industrial prototype, etc
 
adj
2.  (of a period, model, etc) preliminary; trial

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Preproduction is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
Example sentences
Preproduction testing will be required of all sources that have not previously supplied this item.
The production period for a qualified motion picture begins when preproduction of the qualified motion picture starts.
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