preproduction

American  

[pree-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌpri prəˈdʌk ʃən /

noun

1. Movies. the steps necessary to prepare a film for production, as casting, choosing locations, and designing sets and costumes.

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adjective

1. occurring before production.

preproduction British  

/ ˌpriːprəˈdʌkʃən /

noun

1. preliminary work on or trial production of a play, industrial prototype, etc

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adjective

1. (of a period, model, etc) preliminary; trial

Etymology

Origin of preproduction

First recorded in 1935–40; pre- + production

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Example Sentences

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preproduction

Nor have they included details about contracts LA28 signed with companies providing such services as security and preproduction work for the opening and closing ceremonies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

He goes on many photo shoots with me, but does not bother to learn how to use the equipment or step up in organizing preproduction.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

Raicek has been busy in preproduction on her play “Fire Season,” which has already been workshopped with actors including Billy Crudup and Amanda Seyfried.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

The preproduction of each block takes three months of work.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025

A late-night voice memo between Baldoni and Lively during the preproduction phase of "It Ends With Us" in 2023 gets leaked.

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2025

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