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1preview
verb pre·view \ˈprē-ˌvyü\
: to see, hear, or show something (such as a movie) before it is available to the public
: to give a general description of (something that will happen in the future)
: to see an example of what something will look like
Full Definition of PREVIEW
transitive verb
1
: to see beforehand; specifically : to view or to show in advance of public presentation
2
: to give a preliminary survey of
— pre·view·er \-ˌvyü-ər\ noun
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First Known Use of PREVIEW
1607
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2preview
noun
: a special show or performance that allows some people to see a movie, play, etc., before it is shown to the public
: a selected group of scenes that are shown to advertise a movie or television show
: a description of something that will happen or be available in the future
Full Definition of PREVIEW
1
: an advance statement, sample, or survey
2
: an advance showing or performance (as of a motion picture or play)
3
also pre·vue \-ˌvyü\ : a showing of clips from a motion picture advertised for appearance in the near future —called also trailer
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First Known Use of PREVIEW
1882
PREVIEW Defined for Kids
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noun pre·view \ˈprē-ˌvyü\
Definition of PREVIEW for Kids
: an instance of showing something (as a movie) before others get to see it
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