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noun
1.
an earlier or previous view.
2.
an advance showing of a motion picture, play, etc., before its public opening.
3.
an advance showing of brief scenes in a motion picture, television show, etc., for purposes of advertisement.
4.
anything that gives an advance idea or impression of something to come.
verb (used with object)
5.
to view or show beforehand or in advance.
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Example Sentences
- Great idea to preview hotel rooms, but photos won't cover all factors.
- Nevada earlier this month got a preview of the specimen during one of the conference's poster sessions.
- The first bite at a party is a preview of what's to come, so impress your guests with these elegant tidbits.
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Word Origin & History
preview
1607, "to see beforehand," from pre- + view (q.v.). The noun in the sense of "a foretaste" is recorded from 1882, from the verb; specifically "a showing of a book, film, etc. before public release" from 1922.
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